For Once in Your Life

glistening steel
the sharp metal
                               hums in my ear
"Would it matter?"
                               one way to find out
"Is it worth it?"
                               no way to find out
"Do you care?"
                               ...do I care?
                                   tell yourself,
                                    you do.

the truth lingers in my mouth
like the taste of blood

"Are you lying?"
                                it's obvious.
"Close your eyes"
                                follow instruction.
"Smile."

worth it or not
all that matters is:

"For once in your life..."
                                           I'm happy.