Anathema

in #poetry4 years ago

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anathema

for the love
of all that is holy
and sacred
banish the bruises from these bones
and slay
the shadow dragon
that breathes fire
down my spine
and sinks its talons
deep
in the meat
of my thighs
and devours
a bit of my soul
each day

Sumayyah Talibah © 21 February 2020

Cross posted to Sumayyah Said So

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