"Reckless" they whisper in hushed exhales as they watch me bare my rib cage of my heart for them,

"Restless" they poke at my features as hues of silver reflect countless nights that leave me on my knees in oceans of salt water,

"Helpless" they shake their facades in disappointment,

"Jealous" they snicker, their finger nails dipped in greed and poison scanning themselves along my torso,

"Precious" I cry as I hug the last trickle of hope oozing from my veins.