Scarlet Ribbons

Scarlet ribbons flow through the water
Dancing with the utmost grace
Crimson rivers stain the porcelain
Delicate as the finest lace.

Scarlet ribbons run down your flesh
As silver bites in deep
Poison seeps into your veins
And lays you down to sleep.

Scarlet ribbons curl around you
As you lie bleeding on the bathroom floor
Crimson rivers stain the tile
And the scarlet ribbons are soon no more.