And, I will

And, I Will

from the bittersweet earth             
of my longing

every night,
like a flower that
cannot stop opening,
 

nail myself to a cross


And, I will

hand you a blade
I will you to slice me open
I want you to see
how scarlet I am for you. 

Author's Notes/Comments: 

From The Road-shaped Heart (Modern History Press) by Nick Purdon, due out mid 2011

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WillowLady's picture

Yes

It is brilliant!!


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sanctus's picture

Brilliant piece. loved it. 

Brilliant piece. loved it.