I watch the shadows cross,
As time slips,
Lost
Inside your inner eye,
I set to carefully,
Gently,
Tracing my blade across your skin,
Shaving away the remnants,
Of yet another of your,
Earth bound days.
Removing all evidence ,
Of this,
Your external life.
As my blade scrapes,
I wonder what shapes,
It makes for you,
Inside your inner realm.
I wonder who I am to you?
If indeed I am to you.
Or Am I to you,
Little more than,
An eternally hungry ghost
Endlessly only ever,
Haunting over the outside of you,
As my blade contours of your face?
i am imagining the ghost of emotion flitting around someones features…. mesmerising
Thank you for your words. I actually wrote this about the mixed emotions I experience while shaving my son in the mornings. I often wonder what he’s thinking and feeling. Whether he likes it or simply endures it.? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. Hope this revelation doesn’t ruin the poem for you. Cheers Seventh.
And that was what I was imagining for you. Have you ever published these or considered it?
No I haven’t. It would be nice to though = )
I’m starting a publishing company just so I can publish my poems–my journey toward identity as I was diagnosed. I will probably sell 5 copies, and it sure won’t make me rich, but I want to share my journey with other women who may be going through the same. Seems to me that you are another uncommon (and excellent) voice who could use some outlets. email me if you are interested in talking about it: editor @ burningravenpress. com (without the spaces).
Hi Wakingcanary. I sent you an email yesterday. Would love to be a part of your book. Thank you so much for your encouragement. Cheers Seventh
Beautiful poetry!
Thank you so much Phelcky = )
Ahoy! I have nominated you for the Booker Award – it’s probably the best award going around right now, so congratulations!!
http://bitsnbooks.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/booker-award/
Thank you so much Heather. What an honor!
Deeply sensitive and meaningful poem.
Thank you Genie
Loving your poems and your topics.
Not sure if it’s your thing or whether you would be interested, but have tagged you in a game of ‘blog tag’.
Would love to see what you come up with if you’re keen, here’s the link:
http://becomingthirty.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/blog-tag/
Have a great day!
Rhian
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