Tag Archives: healing

The Wound

Posted on June 21, 2015 by alicebarrett

Rupture breaks through the skin, Bleeds, leaves a gash, cools. Comes to rest. On my back the cooled flow Creates a ridge, a gap. I watch the searing glow solidify, A map of its path across flesh. I scratch the … Continue reading →

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The Wound, against healing

Posted on January 14, 2014 by alicebarrett

Rupture breaks through the skin, Bleeds, leaves a gash, cools, Comes to rest. . On my back the cooled flow Creates a ridge, a gap. I watch the searing glow solidify, A map of its path across flesh. I scratch … Continue reading →

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