lips sewn shut
i am silent
and have been for so long
i am compliant
i know i am not strong
tears betray me
as you move closer
blind my eyes so i can't see
scratches and dried blood
cover my naked breasts
hues of black and blue
decorate my chest
i am filthy
he's just watching
i am guilty
i stopped fighting long ago
lips sewn shut
i am silent
and have been for so long