Growing up

Close your eyes, take in a deep breath.
Count to ten and they’ll soon be done,
Ripping and stealing your innocence.
Breathe out slowly,
Bite your lip and take in the pain.
Hold it in tight, keep it locked away.
Pain makes a child grow.
Don’t you dare cry,
It’s time for you to grow up.
Hold it in until you’re all alone.
Take your blade and let it run.
Close your eyes, forget the pain.
Growing up hurts.
Let the blood wash away your pain,
Carrying your sins down the drain.
Breathe in satisfaction, breathe in relief.
No one knows you’re hurting inside,
And you’re keeping it that way.
You’ve grown up now (maybe much too fast…)
Never showing weakness, silently bearing scars.

(Just hurts a LOT tonight. I needed to get this out, I guess.)

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