I was amazed

At how thin it was,

And how freely it flowed.

*

Slightly appalled

At my willingness

To submit.

*

Not quite sure

Of my surroundings

Practically paralyzed.

*

I wasn’t feeling

As I cut through skin

And slit my vein.

*

In slow motion

I watched it flow

Watched it all leave me.

*

I was in shock

At how I felt no pain

As I slowly cut my wrist.

*

I left me

I watched me

I let me