Futility

Futility

open your eyes
open them
I demand it

words shot
across sacred boundaries
aim for the heart, 
the living zone
to take it down, 
you down
into my ache

tears
useless
coruscating
acidangry drops
squeezed out 
between fired lashes
hot, burning
across cheeks
create deep channels
of frustration, pain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Daniel Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 8:08 AM
Deep pain between these lines, Patricia..
Cresswell Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 8:25 AM
Thank you Jo, for seeing the depth of the pain.
Gauthier Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 6:23 PM
Lots of emotion and passion. Well done, Patricia.
Cresswell Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Thank you Line.
Lee Sr. Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 4:51 PM
Feels like amber fiery pains starting with the heart then rising to the head. The brain and emotions trying to made it through. Making this one a fav. Great Job! Patricia ---James
Cresswell Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Thank you James, you have it right.
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