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Skin and Scars
March 15, 2015
I've had moments when desperately
I wished to climb out of my skin
the reason for this is only to
escape what lies within
That sinking, deep dark feeling
when there's nothing left for me
my flesh takes all the damage
for ten seconds of feeling free
It happens at night when I'm alone
save for the twinkling stars
and each painful experience
leaves me with scabs and scars
I cannot quite explain it
but this at least is true
I'll only be comfortable with myself
when I know that you are, too.
© Steve S., Marblehead, MA
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