Shadows in Red Paint

I painted 
my lips red
and hid behind 
the shadows 
potent thoughts 
overpowered 
a combustion of 
emotions 
seeped through
the bloody 
crimson stain 
upon my mouth 

drip
drip
colliding with 
the bleeding heart 
every hidden thought 
weeping 
silently 
every scar 
unscabbing 
behind the chambers 
screaming 
to be felt 
yet- 
in the shadows 
is where calm
and peace 
exist 
where I must 
remain 

pressing the grit
with my tongue 
further behind 
my teeth
hoping when 
the flawless smile 
appears upon 
my lips
it will be out of 
sight 
as red represents 
boldness 
confidence 
sexiness 
if one were to look 
deeper 
into the eyes
they might see 
different 
see truth
blink 
no eye contact 

I painted 
my lips red
and hid 
behind the 
shadows

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