Raw

Struck with this bleeding 
heart
drips dropping straining
the pores of so many
open sores.

Needles pricked in one
more.

I am struck raw
wretched, stabbed and torn.
Old bleeding sores left
dripping by the door.

We won't leave this way
but
you already have many 
times before.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Crisci Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Big congratulations, Gisele on your poem being featured this week. It's heart-wrenching...it's sad and it's awesome! Best Wishes and God bless. Peace and Love, Andrew.
Jean Charles Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 10:59 AM
I really like the ryhming and your poem drew me in nice job
Nwaorgu Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 5:06 AM
This piece is awesome! i love the line "old bleeding sores left ...dripping by the door"...
Brown Avatar
January 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Gisele. Love, Carol
B Avatar
January 31, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Wow! Powerful!!
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