Bleeding In The Dark

Your eyes, naturally bright green.
Today, are a dull grey-brown.
You seem to be sitting quietly,
Almost appearing at peace.

However, inside, you know the truth.
Just like looking into a mirror,
Or being surrounded by darkness.
You're being tossed between them.

Your mirror shows an encasing.
You, hanging on a dark red wall.
Held up by black slick ropes, bound.
Covered in blood, from head to toe.

The never ending darkness,
Goes on forever, just swallowing
You up. You feel nothing,
See nothing, hear muffled sounds.

So, though, you may appear calm,
On the inside you're hysterical.
You're screaming, crying, bleeding.
But nobody else can see your pain.

(written February 3rd, 2009)