Freely

05

My bones stick out of my skin now
There's tension in the air
As we stare at one another

"Now, what we should think about is hospitalization for your daughter."

Yes, doctor. We will put that into our consideration.

"Do you understand Candy? If you don't get well now then we will have to go to dramatic measures."

I have bruises all over my body
My skin is white and it's always cold

She doesn't talk.

"When did she stop?"

My scalp is bleeding
I keep picking at the scab

Ever since her brother died.

I like my hands
They're rough and skinny
It makes me feel pretty

"I see. It wasn't your fault Candy. It wasn't your fault he died."

I stare at him

Wipe that smirk off your face.

I stare at him
Our eyes speak to each other

I hate you his eyes says to me
I hate you my eyes says to him

Listen to me now Candy! Wipe that smirk off your damn face!

"It's alright Mr. White. It's alright."