I’ve been holding
you for so long.
Your cheek is
against my chest
and I know you
can feel my heart
beating,
but do you hear it
weakening?
Do you hear the dripping?
I’ve been holding you
for all this time,
in a full embrace.
But, what you can’t see
are my hands, crossed
behind your back
and holding
closed the cuts
on each opposite wrist.
If I let go,
the bleeding
will finally stop.
©️ CG Tenpenny, 2020.
My goodness. The visuals… strong, powerful, I am moved.