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Necklace of Thorns
February 12, 2015
awaken from your nightmare
rub the sleep from your eyes
so that you may face the demon in front of you
the bird of hope that once fluttered
in the depths
of your beating crimson heart
has blackened and withered
do not touch
the necklacd of thorns
lest you draw attention to it
stay still as the invisible chain
bores holes in your tender neck
and wipe away the blood oozing
from your unseen wounds
paint your lips a violent sanguine
so that they will listen
to the lies you tell
of your prosperity
© Nick P., Apple Valley, MN
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Inspired by Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird