Like sabers edge sinking deeply
withinVerbs, nouns, pronouns
all incise ragged wounds
twisting, turning, speeding
through flesh of perception.

Mouths open,
expelling  darted syllables
words of weapons choice:
slash,
gash,
lacerate
agonizing naïve contemplations
of reasons
of another


Capitulate!!
As random aggressions are sharpening blades.
Shields not withstanding tormentor’s attack.
Let wounds flow devoid of pain.
Blood washes venomous tongue.

Let it bleed
the parsimoniousness of others away

Let it bleed to heal