I will watch the poisoned, water covering my eyes

Spilling in a slow stead fast motion

Making the journey from my highest cheek bones

To the hollow of my chin

Watch its glint in the artificial light

It’s black edge tearing at the skin of my bruised neck

Until it finally pierces my heart

With no retribution

No gentle touch

No pity

But the vivid reminder of tainted skin

Forevermore carved into the void of my ribcage