bleed

bleed

A Poem by Kees Kapteyn

You cause me pain

Through your pain.

You react, bleed.

I am not without the stain of that blood.

I can be defensive,

Collect it in a pail

And throw it back at you

But that won't stop your bleeding.

I can dress it in a sterile gauze

Or simply allow you to heal.

I'm asking you.

You allow your wishes only.

© 2008 Kees Kapteyn


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It's a short but emotional piece. I like the theme of it. Nicely written!!

Josie

Posted 16 Years Ago



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Kees Kapteyn
Kees Kapteyn

Ottawa, Canada



About
Resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Self-published his zine 'rhododendron' and two chapbooks: 'grubstreet' and 'coffee salt.' Has been published in ditchpoetry.com, blueskiespoetry.ca, Novella, Corv.. more..

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