Stitches

One stitch to mend my broken mind
one stitch to which I am confined.
Another stitch to make me sleep
another stitch in case I weep.
Two stitches more to have and hold
two stitches from young to old.
Add a stitch I can't escape
add a stitch to tear and tape.
Three stitches pinned to my chest
three stitches so I can rest.
Four stitches come and go
four stitches more to show.
Five stitches later, I am falling
five stitches to silence my calling.
Six stitches left to feel
six stitches in the colour of teal.
Seven stitches that I have close
seven stitches of an overdose.
Eight stitches I can't outrun
eight stitches more to come.
Add a stitch, it covers my grief
add a stitch with no belief.
Nine stitches closer to the end
nine stitches I can't defend.
Another stitch to seal my fate
another stitch and it's too late.
Ten stitches to end my pain
ten stitches inside my vain.