Yeah, I accidentally stepped on the book this morning. Time to locate some duct tape…

The cover has already cracked
but the pages remain intact
ready for marks
to record an inner life
of thoughts, fears, and dreams

The skin can be bandaged
restored and repaired
It’s what lies beneath
that must be protected
to keep those things alive

We tend to choose our own weapons
the ones that will do most harm
I wish I were unarmed

(1 June 2015)