+another pathetic sample

self-depreciation never comes mildly;

restless near panicked heart beats wildly.

creative inklings yet unborn float aimlessly;

teardrops gather spill stain shamelessly.

clean paper and tender pen nib almost flirty;

undergarments seep blood and flesh so dirty.

another pathetic sample of verse on sorrow;

yesterday's death will still bleed from her tomorrow.

+ c. davis

+ july 1999