But

I do like to suffer

I do like the pain

I take it in - blank, plain

not yet painted

not yet named

Every animal around me flees

from the roar of the woods

But I freeze

such cold is the grip the night has

on my wrist, tightening my skin 

I hear them calling for me, but I 

never fear for my life

My pain comes tender, like the spring

budding through the branches, she contains

so many lives within that burst

right on stage, spill;

I pull the curtains down, I don't let you see

I hold my gasp

in

I do like the sting

of the wasp, I do like the buzz

of the city within

Every animal around me flees

from the roar of the train

But I stand still

Curiosity comes in full speed, and I

take the hit

I never fear for my life