Your name is a safe word
the fear that dances on my thoughts
Halts.
at the melodic tone of your voice
the scissors slicing pink flesh
Stop
when you lips break into a smile
the traffic of criticism
Erased
by your smirk
self-hatred epitomized by my tone
Hushed
by the soft touch of your lips
my shakey indecisions
Caressed
by the warmth of your hands
your name is a safe word
from the monster within me.
