Plum

I trace my fingers along the plum scars up and down my limbs

Remembering the ways you sliced me into bite sized pieces 

And left me uneaten

I’d set myself on fire just to give you something to look at 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Nadia… amazing Poetry… words for Clouds with no Destiny… softly, Pat

[Lorry]

Why do so many feel better about themselves doing this to others?
Some people just don't deserve oxygen!
Great write in such a succinct piece.

[nadia dmitri]

Thank you :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always been one to cogitate on the opening and closing lines of my poetry. One captures the interest of the reader, spontaneously...while the other leaves them with something to mull over, or simply to reflect upon. You've executed both. Wonderful to meet you, Nadia. Lovely name, by the way.

[nadia dmitri]

Thank you so so much Kelly :))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This says so much in its compact four lines.
So sensual when thought of in a context of unrequited passion...and what was pleaded for.

I also relate in a different way...I have a lot of numbness on my legs and thigh from getting veins taken out for my bypass surgery....they needed to get them from somewhere....but I can still run on the tennis court just fine, so I am not complaining...
Just hoping the numbness might leave one day...
such is life...with lovers or physical ailments.
They leave us wanting.
j.

[nadia dmitri]

Numbness is hard to deal with, I am glad you liked the piece, thank you for your kind words as always :)

[Poetic Beauty]

Ah to rip a person apart without reason. Shredding a heart along with other things along the way leaving dried up fruit in the aftermath

[emmajoygreen]

Four lines near fighting to show where they hurt most. Focussing on the visual, the reader feels self being scarred too. Fine and incredible poetry, nadia.. as always.

[nadia dmitri]

Thank you so much Emma :)

[Chris Shaw]

This little piece of brevity is quite brutal in its imagery. Those plum scars indelible on my mind. That final line is a killer for attention. I love that brevity can make you pause and build in so much more. A most impactful piece nadia.

Chris

[nadia dmitri]

Thank you so much Chris :)