Edge of Emotion

By Jelisa Gonzalez | October 16, 2023

Peeling

Crumbling

Blistering

Red

And almost blue

I’m Closer to my veins

Than I am to you

Peeling…

Away all that remains of my dignity

Yet still blocking entrances to any

Tranquility

Crumbling…

Away any thought of remorse

Or reappraise

Blistering..

Blowing up the bubble of your existence

So you no longer seek me

Or need me

Biting…

Even though the red’s started to show

I’m peeling back skin

Watching myself unfold

Blue..

Because the beating, biting, blistering

Doesn’t change the thoughts I used to have

Of beautiful you

Ideally, you exist in my memory

Never having any traces or traits of vanity

Yet, you did

In reality

And all that’s left is for the peeling

To become pouring.