As If It Were Yours To Give Away

As If It Were Yours to Give Away
By, Jess Dickson


In silence broken only by breath
I watch as payment is made,
Innocence bought and sold
Just a simple trade
Bargaining with my soul
As if it were yours to give away

You promise another ‘round
Or two…what did it matter?
Bruises darken to contrast powdered lies
Just a simple trade
Bargaining with my sanity
As if it were yours to give away

In darkness cracked only by invisible tears
I listen as floorboards creak
Announcing your turn has come
Just a simple trade
Bargaining with my heart
As if it were yours to take away

You promise another ‘round
Or two…what did it matter?
Apologies contained in the vial
Just a simple trade
Bargaining with my mind
As if it were yours to take away…