Amputation
Leaving Old Pain Behind
I amputate that part of me
that, rotting with age, is weighing me down.
I drag it along, but worked over flesh
with worms and green veins
cannot do anything but slow my travels.
So I cut it; although it was already dead,
it burns and bleeds green and black
and finally red again,
healthy, strong blood from my veins.
I know that this is for the best,
to rid myself of an extra limb,
an ill-gotten burden,
but I miss the weight and it is hard
to leave it behind, the dust swirling over it
and around on the desert floor.
Published by A Powers
FIND WHAT YOU WANT ON MY ORGANIZED WEBSITE http://awriterpowers.yolasite.com/ A. Powers is an English major and longtime freelance writer. She enjoys sharing her experiences with crafts, films and other... View profile
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1 Comments
Post a CommentVery well written, and I can see exactly what you mean by breaking away from abusive relationships, whether it is a child abuse victim or domestic violence victim.