Ken Carroll Poet Free verse

The Cutter

She went to sleep
closing her eyes
beginning to dream
of broken butterflies
tearing her lovely monarch wings
on faithless love that angels sings...

She finds shiny metal in kitchen sink
in an evening absent light
she finds peace in cuts of pink
watching crimson blood flow feels so right..

Starlight shines upon her tears
I whisper darling, you cannot bleed
all of your suicidal fears
at night when you begin to cry
I'll sing you a lover's lullaby..

My love do not wish that you were dead
dreaming of an absent pulse
laying on silken sheets bleeding red
I will offer love so do not bleed
give me your knife I am all you need...
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Olivia Struthers May 12, 2014 at 10:34 PM Very deep. It's a beautiful poem. Ken Carroll May 12, 2014 at 10:54 PM Thank you Olivia!

Lucilla Carrillo April 20, 2014 at 10:39 PM Ken; Thanks for such a beautiful poem. I hope you had a Happy Easter.... Lucilla Ken Carroll April 20, 2014 at 11:20 PM Gracias mi amiga!

Mel Merrill April 17, 2014 at 5:27 AM Great poem, Ken. Marvelous imagery and detail; a fun read. Peace, Mel :) Ken Carroll April 17, 2014 at 9:57 AM Hi Mel, Thank you for visiting my humble verse..

Andrea Dietrich April 16, 2014 at 3:34 PM yes, I have seen documentaries on cutters. It is so sad , and it is just one of many strange things people do when they have such emotional upheavals in their lives. Or they have been abused or even if they just feel "numb" and want to FEEL something. This sounds like you know well of this condition. I sure hope it is not something that a close friend of yours is dealing with.I liked this poem. Ken Carroll April 17, 2014 at 9:56 AM Yes, it's sad that some turn to this as an escape..Thank you Andrea!

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2014 at 10:19 AM Enjoyed reading your work about a topic that is not spoken of very much..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara ..I hope that this event has not touched on you personally.. Ken Carroll April 17, 2014 at 9:55 AM Thanks for stopping by Sara!

Nette Onclaud April 16, 2014 at 10:07 AM solid write with such depth and brokenness... lovely images seal your work,ken.. wow!,,huggs Ken Carroll April 17, 2014 at 9:55 AM Thanks for the comment Nette!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 16, 2014 at 2:48 AM - Deep, touching and beautiful Ken. - Really well written!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Ken Carroll April 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM Much appreciated Anne!

Eileen Manassian April 15, 2014 at 3:21 PM Ken....this is one of your best writes...Honestly. I am so touched. Perhaps because I have been there...almost. Wonderful write. To my favorites. Bless you Ken Carroll April 17, 2014 at 9:53 AM Thank you Eileen!