Pulling the thread
and the seams begin to unravel.
Keep pulling and tugging
until it all falls apart.
and the seams begin to unravel.
Keep pulling and tugging
until it all falls apart.
Hitting the glass
and a crack spreads across.
Keep hitting and punching
until the glass shatters.
Laying the mortar
and placing the bricks.
Keep layering and building
until the wall is built.
Swimming in the water
and letting it cover my head.
Keep swimming and sinking
until my lungs burst without air.
Slicing with the knife
and skin starts to weep.
Keep slicing and cutting
until the blood runs out.
Popping the pills
and sipping the water.
Keep popping and sipping
until you can’t swallow.
Closing your eyes
and praying for the end.
Keep waiting and praying
until the last breath comes.
Holding a finger on the trigger
and willing yourself to pull it.
Keep holding and pulling
until the shot rings out.
Hiding under the covers
and begging your brain to stop.
Keep hiding and begging
until the darkness pulls you under.
Replaying all these options
and hoping for some sign.
Keep replaying and hoping
until the numbness settles in.
Picking up the pieces
and wishing they’d all fit.
Keep gathering and wishing
until you can’t hold them anymore.
Knowing your heart is broken
and knowing there’s nothing left.
Keep knowing and knowing
until your heart stops beating.