literature

Deep Copper Need

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Don’t look away.

I need you here.

I’ve said it before but it feels so right.

I want to claw out my eyes.
I want to feel the stinging pain as the nails bite into and drag along my flesh.
I want to feel the life as it rolls down my cheeks and into my mouth.
I want to run my tongue along my lips, tasting the warm copper as I smile.

I want to hear your dismayed astonishment.

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Not that any of it matters.

I’m too much of a prideful coward to do any of it.

Instead I close my eyes and pretend salty black mascara is red.

I just need to hear your horrified gasp.

Even if it’s only in my mind.
I have the song from Les Mis in my mind. Eponine sings All Alone. Not sure what this has to do with that but yeah. [link]

On second thought, this has nothing to with that. I think part of me is just ... angry but I'm not sure why ....
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3Daughter's avatar
i love this.
i haven't read anything so RELATEABLE in months.
raise your hand if you've ever felt this way!
incredible job. 5 stars. :D