dark thread
taut and long
lifted high
knot then snip
press with gauze
again
close to my ear
he speaks in rhythm
the deeper tissue
pull
will take more time
to fully heal
tug
when the outer skin
has closed up nicely
(there will be a scar)
and appears completely
recovered
knot
for some time yet
the deepest part
can easily be torn
snip
reopened
gauze
requiring many months
more
to complete
the cycle of healing
pull
tug
yes
I nod
knot
snip
understanding
too well
~
(Participating in this week's One Shot Poetry Wednesday. Check it out.)
7 comments:
Love this...
Very unique way of presenting this. I echo Kristen!
I'm such a fan.
Thanks, Kristen and Jennifer!!So glad you enjoyed it.
ugh how we pick our wounds...nice write...
This is a great poem, so many senses engaged here!
hmm the surgeon of our hearts constantly at work healing the wounds of life
glad you joined us at One Stop Poetry this week - welcome
so wonderful to meet you and enjoy your words
Wow, I could feel this as I was reading it. Not a pleasant feeling, but wonderfully accurate depiction.
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