i felt the scabs gather under my fingernails as i stared at you scarlet eyed
stay beautiful as i pull at your mind and drag my eyes over your wound
hold darkly and let me die and live for you
break open a scar and let me help you heal
[one slit at a time]
i can revive you or shrivel you
whichever you prefer
but i like the way your eyes bleed
and you can’t bleed when you leave
so stay for me
stay scarlet and beautiful