My naked, pale body
lies cold
untouchable, helpless
I am still

I have let you in
too deep
You see my faults
within me

Unknowingly giving you
the power
to harden my heart
and delude my eyes

Stinging daggers
enter my soul
I look to see
who holds the blade

--it's you
Gina Montalbano

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