Seven Layers Deep

I might make some changes to it...

seven layers deep, 

you're breathlessly scratching and scraping, 

the truth is buried far beneath 

your widely gaping flesh wounds. 

seven layers down,

you're vigorously twisting and turning,                 

searching through this deep darkness,

but your candle's burning ever so bright.

seven layers under,

you've taken to high pitched screaming and yelling

hoping someone close might hear you

pleading your story amongst empty echoes.

seven layers of you,

with raw truths and damaged skin

sitting in this empty space with nothing and

no where to begin, the candle flickers. 

seven layers deep,

you're peeling them apart, one at a time, at the seams,

all you can hear now is the sound of your own heartbeat 

revealing your very deepest fears, memories, hopes and dreams. 

Reviews

[Whitney Kleinhuizen]

Dark and honest, I like it. I especially love the line: pleading your story amongst empty echoes.
Great job!

[Kimberly Ellis]

Thanks, Whitney! :)

[Sami Khalil]

sitting in this empty space with nothing.
Nice write.

[Kimberly Ellis]

thanks! :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome.