11 Comments

Hanging from the arch,

The belly's swellings dumped out

In sodden mud pools

Expand full comment
author

Medieval, I love it.

Expand full comment

Insert the blade just

Below the navel, edge up.

Push the blade upwards

Expand full comment
author

Very technical, and the mental image left me with goosebumps.🖤

Expand full comment

Practice makes perfect…😉

Expand full comment

‘Shame does not make one

Open oneself,’ she thought, soak’d

In red. ‘It’s honor.’

Expand full comment
author

I’m getting Viking vibes from this one. I love it.

Expand full comment

Please do not complain

The pain will subside very soon

And... stop... talking... shit

Expand full comment
author

Wow, this has a lot of emotion packed into it. Very nicely done!

Expand full comment

I know a few people that I’d like to disembowel by placing my foot as far up their asses as possible.... sorry to rant, yet appreciate the prompt!

Expand full comment
author

Rants are always welcome! I view poetry as a kind of therapy, honestly, so vent when needed.🖤

Expand full comment