That Freeing Touch
By shedevilrkg
Don't ask me why It relieves the pain In my tortured mind With its twisted dreams. I couldn't tell you why It eases my broken heart And allows me to forget Those memories that haunt me. But the feel of that cold blade Brings me up from the depths And allows me to breathe That refreshing air once again. Don't ask me why It feels so good And lessens the ache In my wretched soul. I couldn't tell you why It pushes back all other thoughts Which lost their strength At the razor's cool touch. It scares me as it frees me For who knows when that time will come When I'll make a mistake And cut just a little too deep... Written December 15th, 2001 © on Dec 15 2001 12:19 PM PST 0 • 1
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"Don't ask me why..."