Needle in my gum

I saw a needle in my gums.

Acutely aware as it went in.

I saw a needle in my gums.

I willingly hurt myself,a sin.

But why a needle and not a gun.

I don’t know,maybe i’m dumb.

A needle’s strange for a choice of pain.

I thought no eyes could see the shame.

But i saw the needle in my gums.

I knew i was not the only one.