a human painting

a human painting

A Poem by John Destalo

the shapes

on your

chest

 

the shades

on your

chest

 

reveal the

presence of

self-inflicted

pain

 

a needle

expressing

choice

 

your mind

is sharp

 

cutting me

when you see me

 

trying to read you

trying to critique you


© 2011 John Destalo



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John Destalo
John Destalo

Camp Hill, PA



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