Two Poems
by Carter Sutherland
IF I. (DYSMORPHIA)
Could. Be Him.
Look. Like I have courage
At. the mirror and not be disappointed
You. And be Perfect
And. be….
Be. Enough
Who. You desire
You. Want to walk out with
Want. more of
Me. to see
To.
Be.
IF YOU. (IDENTITY)
Would stop Killing yourself
Only God knows how I tried
Em(body) Insecurities (ouch)
Em(body) Depression (ouch)
Em(body) Rejection (ouch)
Em(body)Obsession (ouch)
Stabbing myself over and over
Blood pouring over my shadow
Waiting for the big finale (the big payout)
Even Loki couldn’t do what I’ve done
The blood has dried
The stitches have set
The devils flock and feed
The Angels don’t even try to sway me
I am my own Lucifer
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