Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Anesthesia


Anesthesia

an ampule of water
clear
crystal
green canisters
and red filled vials
colored fluids
staining yellow
under eyes pressed
so tight
it flares out
into raw nerves
pulsing
through fibers
bloody endings
hold still

silent 
unbreathing
mock sliver
unstable
sensations
blending bitter tastes
whirling and snaking smoke
pushing it 
down
into a crevasse
nonexistent
only moments
before

Copyright 1994 - Louise Ann Stowell

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