monachetti

the paddle is broken

the punishment

is served in full. the welts are faded

and pain still lingers

as it should. the lone receiver

of empty compliments

taken in

and bought in full. the lesson's hammered

the message has been

reinforced. you said there would not be

any reason

to fear this world. but you're the reason

you're the reason

i feel

broken

and branded

and burning with doubt. the welts are faded

and the pain still lingers

as it should. these things are dealt in increments. constant

and laced with detriment. how dare you ever feign surprise. when all those fingers point inside. they're piercing you. you said there would not be

any reason

to fear this world. but you're the reason

you're the reason

i feel

broken

and branded

and burning with doubt. these things are dealt in increments.