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Cut

By Muriel Palanca



I’ve bled for you a million times,

But let me bleed once more.

Just enough to push me over

And leave me breathless on the floor.



I’m standing here in front of you

And I’m handing you this blade.

Cut me up so I feel numb.

Just take away the pain.



Make emotion physical

And make the scars appear.

Make me hurt so much I scream.

Amplify my every fear.



Take your time and do it slow.

Push my back against the wall.

Corner me so I can’t move.

Watch my crimson venom fall.



Kiss my lips as I fade to black.

Stroke your hands against my face.

Make me feel as if you love me.

For a moment, say you’ll stay.



As I slip into the darkness,

There is a secret I must tell.

Before my unforgiving fate

And you leave me with a cruel farewell.



I wish that I were good enough

To fix the pieces of your heart,

To make you feel a little stronger

Though you’ve made me fall apart.



I wish that I could dry your tears

Though you have made me cry.

So cut me loose and I’ll let you go

Because I’ll love you till I die.