"My silver tongue is rusted So let me have a try or two To find the words that you deserve - It isn't easy, love - I live wrapped in shadows of used-to-be And could-have-been And all the ways I've failed you" Small Scars is a collection of 83 poems about love, friendship, and memories. In this collection, the author explores themes of sickness, recovery, and the sense of loss that comes from growing up.