night flower

Someone hurt me yesterday

The weapon so old and dull I did not think it could penetrate my hide.

It did not slice neatly, parting my flesh,

but left a ragged hole.

My mind festers, facts and implications roiling,

sucking at it like a sore tooth.

My heart has closed in upon itself,

tightly furled petals

no prying hand can open without damaging.

Like a night flower,

It will open again soon when the sun shines.

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2 Comments

  1. Samara said,

    April 23, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Very nice. I’m glad to see that you’re working through this by writing. I hope it gets resolved soon, hun!

  2. Lena said,

    April 24, 2010 at 3:36 am

    WOW! If this is a current pain, I wonder if this might be why thoughts of you have come to my mind often the last few days. I’m sorry I didn’t act upon them sooner and write you like I have been meaning to do! Is there anything I can do for you? I do hope the sun shines for you soon!!! Let me know.

    Take Care!


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