I’ve stopped bleeding

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I’ve stopped bleeding

so say the surface signs — 

ask my bandage

Fighting on the front lines.

I’ve stopped bleeding

My wound is tightly grasped.

What happens if I fall again?

Advise you not to ask.

 

I’ve stopped bleeding —

My heart is rid of soil

My cradle bare,

No more born, nothing left to spoil.

 

I’ll stop bleeding —

You can avert your eyes.

I’ve deeply hidden all the hurt

You’ve made clear you despise.

 

I’ve stopped bleeding —

Ignore that copper taste.

I can no longer swallow

And now spit out my waste.

 

I’ve stopped bleeding —

No matter the raked nails.

And only time will tell

If my death or life prevails.

 

I’ve stopped bleeding.

Let’s celebrate my clot —

In it lies a certain strength

(Maybe all I’ve got).