Cut

Slip the tape into the player
Press the button
The sounds begin
Raise the blade
Turn it in the light
Feel the edge
Sharp
Good
Raise your arm
Look for a good place to start
There on the back
Press the point into your flesh
The blade slips in easily
Don't go to deep
Move the blade to the music
Feel the pain
The burning sensation
Blood wells
Taste it
Bitter
Metallic
Beautiful
Continue cutting
Just breaking the skin
Let your emotions guide your hand
There
It is done
Look at the pattern
Store it
Close your eyes
Feel all the nerves
Focus on the pain
The sweet pain
Listen to the music
Blood dries
Music ends
Fold the knife
Place it back in your pocket
Throw on your jacket to hide your art
Go out and face the cold world

-megazone, in a reflective mood, 6/23/92