Invasive
life had become a flat line
a once wonderful rhythm
ceased to pulsate
not even palpitations
pressure had won over
struggling on
depression self-harm
cognitive dysfunction
one final cut
then he touched her heart
excised rotten valves
replaced them with joy
bypassed clots of despair
offered new lease of love
sleeping beauty woke up
from deep slumber
when the surgeon
closed the wounds
she bore her scars with
gratitude and pride
10th September 2021
Contest: The One Who Touched My Heart
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh
Copyright © Kai Michael Neumann | Year Posted 2021
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