Retaliation

Hard as I try my heart keeps beating.

I hold my breath until I see black

I bleed my fingers and bite my cheek.

To keep my soul and lose myself

is an art I cannot master.

As hard as I try

my heart keeps beating.

Broken pieces struggling to work

beating in unison as my vision fades

and the metallic taste of blood fills my mouth

as red war paint drips down my wrists.

my heart keeps beating

as hard as I try.