body

sharp spikes of black hair.
the pink stippled with goosebumps.
clamped in cold fingers.

a river of red.
floating on a white dry orb.
a stony pillow.

tendons and sinews.
my muscles all out of tune.
sports playing me taut.

the lungs stretch inward.
but there is no space for breath.
the legs hammer on.

the quiet wailing.
the hunger of hungry mouths.
bulimic feline.

dead end on fingers.
hocks of ham carry no beat.
strumming my heart strings.