The Art of Nail-Biting

The art of nail-biting

hand-wringing anxiety

Has perpetuated my life

And then left like a wave

Leaving nothing but the

Emptiness before and I see

The imagery behind my eyes

And I see the loneliness inside

The people as they walk by

But of course I can’t speak

This girl has sewn her mouth

Shut and let the ghosts

Hide under her skin, I’ve suddenly 

Become smaller but calmer

By Sylvia Rose

From: United States

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