Directions That Lead To Nowhere

caved in- the body stuck, enslaved in
civil war. the muck of convenience
insults the cure, tears through thick
leaving exit wounds sore. how much
more- test this- before these 
sparks catch flame? skin scratched,
open gash, the itch holds all the 
blame.

small in stature, she came, answering to 
another name; settling, seeking solice
in the shelter of silence. questions,
un-swallowed air, give directions
that lead to nowhere. progression,
such as growing, such as knowing
too much to bear; look away-
disgression will stay, sewing the
mouth shut before it can say.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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