Dignity Sacrifice

Bring me the altar, it's time!
Lay out the wreaths and herbal
Orientations: I shall draw out my
Insides and we shall have ourselves
A ritual moment, as it ought to be
Been here before, but reluctant
Easier each time, as when the 
Dentist stabs the gums for the
Thousandth time; here it is
The value does not go down
But the acceptance rises
As the submission falls