body

papery thin skin.
outrageous slings and arrows.
paper cuts blood bleeds.

gruel for my stomach.
gruelling, sweating, straining breath.
duel my adonis.

the lungs are panting.
heart rages against the cage.
take my pounds of flesh.

the taste of freedom.
a meal that takes long to cook.
savour the warm broth.

much will be taken.
from those who have not enough.
empty shells ignite.

the body betrays
the healthy attempts at love.
bones sharp iron rods.