A Different Scarlet Artist

A different scarlet artist
collapses into herself
telling her she's wrong, she's stupid,
thinking she doesn't need help

Falling ever deeper,
but swears she has control
too bad sweet artist doesn't see
that paintbrush has a mind of it its own

I hate to steal ideas,
but i believe the first words said it all
Scarlet artist, darling,
I'll be here for you when you fall

And it's ok to fall apart,
but you needent paint blood down your wrist,
i swear to you my words mean more
than a bitter razor's kiss

Understand that I'm not angry
Understand that I don't think you've failed
Understand that I still love you
Even though my heart now feels stale

Scarlet artist, you're not a traitor,
you did the best you ever could
your angel will understand,
for in your feet he's stood

You couldn't stop the pain
you couldn't stop the abuse
but darling, you can stop one thing,
stop your paintbrush's sick use

I've stood where you stand, my girl,
I know how weak you feel,
but understand, scarlet artist,
bleeding doesn't make you real

**to monique**