Soothing

There are days I inquire of my own pain

I wish to bleed just to make sure I feel the same

To cause such distress to understand my mind

I have thoughts like these sometimes

A little bit of pain, or more if need be

A little for the edge, the rest for serenity 

To step outside my mind and feel a bit of peace

How could such pain not tempt be tempting

To no longer be numb, even if only for a moment

It’s what needs to be done, just to endure this torment

Though it causes a thought, one I should not think

So I share all my heart, for this is what I need