I Never Knew

February 1, 2015

I never knew how scarlet red

Your blood is

Until I saw it splattered on the floor

I never knew how grey

Your brain is

Until it was all over the wall

I never knew how terrifying

Someone closing their eyes is

Until you did it one last time

I never knew how scary

A fall is

Until you landed on the floor

I never knew how horrible

A gun is

Until I saw it in your mouth

I never knew

What a real nightmare is

Until you blew your brains out

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