Scars

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Show me the scars in your back
I want to count them
Tell me the story of each one

Show me the scars in your back
I want to count them
Maybe make them bleed again
Maybe draw a whole garden there
Maybe make them scream again
Maybe just look at them as they disappear one by one

Show me the scars in your back
I don't  have a dagger
Look at my hands
"But what about the words", you said
I'd take them back if I ever can
But look at my hands
I don't have a dagger
I won't let them bleed again
"Are you sure?", you said
Yes I am
...but now you're bleeding again

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