The pain, I need it. Scar it into my skin, The agony I'll never forget. Do you see- Why I am me? An inked form You'll never be. Blood and ink create. A beautiful angel across my back Shadows the demons in my heart. This selfish pretence Born of violence A hate skin shallow Spawned from absence. I can only hope you're proud. I've scrawled your legacy In blood and permanence Across my skin. |
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Flash poetry, the prompt was 'Violent Ink'. Prompt given by spotted-elephant [link]
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