I lie awake in bed without my skin
I peeled it off last night while you were here
I wanted you to feel the blood within
I wanted you to know I was sincere
You reached into my chest and touched my heart
I smiled and opened up my ribcage wide
You took my flesh and made a work of art
I said you didn’t hurt me, but I lied
For all my nerve-ends stuck unto your fingers
When you removed your hands I felt you still
The way my body yielded to you lingers
You re-arranged my bones against my will
You gathered up my skin and then you left
But you will stand no trial for your theft
Love and feelings,
Winterdragon
