The Dying Limb

So tightly squeezed shut
Is the flow to healthy flesh,
That might by your release 
Ramble back and return again.

The tireless dancer sends an echo,
Desperate, pressing,
Pulsing into the vice
So far from home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Kinda scary write in this one. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 4:02 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Mike. Love, Carol
Pickett Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Night of the living dead.... I am the vulture flying overhead witnessing this as it happens.... Good write my friend....:JP]
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