song of injury

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He leaves my brittle bones

In an epiphany of agony.

There is a shower

Of sudden cracking,

And soon I am left

Battered and whisked.

Add a sprinkle of despair

And a touch of glares.

Toss me into the oven;

Bake and burn the imperfections.

Watch the muscle and bone

Alight and flicker.

Peel off my outer layer.

Arousals of black smoke,

Lungs filled with frosting and acid -

Pull me out!

Cut me into pieces,

Served on a golden platter.

"Look at my perfectly baked

Little girl," mother says.

The hardened shell cracks

With the rise of her lips,

And the cook stands

On the side,

Admiring his masterpiece.

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