Wednesday, May 03, 2006

first aid


i use you to
make myself bleed
you bandage the wound
after stitching it up with
heavy thread
big black X's
nothing fine that won't leave scars.
i use you
like a dull knife
dimpling my skin before penetration
you use me
a dirty bit of rag
pressed against an opened vein
assuring infection
a sepsis in your blood
we use each other
in a poor attempt at healing.