you paint your scars with a makeup brush
purge your skin til it hides the flush
is your fear hidden deep
is your hope hidden deep
deeper than the scars
you sew your heart underneath your knees
so it won't run to your t-shirt sleeve
is your fear screaming out
is your hope screaming out
screaming in despair
and all this for a chance to love
you shave your hair looking for your skin
sit up straight suck your stomach in
is your fear singing loud
is your hope singing loud
louder than your nerves
you wear the shoes that compress your toes
as if you need to impress your clothes
is your fear gonna burst
is your hope gonna burst
into something fierce
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