The Chemist

you will long for this, Chemist,
i am sure.

inhale.
thicker than your skin,
whiter than the pupil of your eyes.
gush into your arteries,
it's pinholes, and pins,
and pin ticks, and stings.
from your foot, 
(I was familiar with),
to your thighs,
above your ribs,
inside the chambers of your heart.
hold it!
barricade your spine,
this is not your usual migraine.

you will long for this, Chemist.
this is love.
this is nitrogen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
August 26, 2009 at 5:51 AM
Very descriptive from a chemist point of view. Love is. Keep writing. Sara
Shango Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Nadia said it all ... you are a genius, love the write.
Shahwan Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Though nitrogen is toxic...this is a beautiful poem. Wishing you all the best.
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