Bleeding

my pen cuts me
deep
blood spills
drenching the page
with my self
with the very liquid
that gives me life
seeping into every pore
transferring my life
to paper
memories to tangible material
emotions to words
mind in another place
reliving pain and euphoria
I cut myself
and I bleed life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 28, 2009 at 9:31 AM
It is a brighter day for me today after reading your wonderful poetry. I wish you a wonderful day filled with love and inspiration Chamonique. Love, Carol
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