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Unforgiving Nourishment
The digestion of trauma
invading each host
targeting different
parts of us
- communal but isolating
stuck in throat
or rapid heart
straight to gut
(not nausea,
but similar)
tense jaws
restrictive moments
The aftertaste of the recipe
- one ingredient,
maybe all
The lack of courage
is the dreaded flashback
Each time
the taste is reflective
of that first dish.
invading each host
targeting different
parts of us
- communal but isolating
stuck in throat
or rapid heart
straight to gut
(not nausea,
but similar)
tense jaws
restrictive moments
The aftertaste of the recipe
- one ingredient,
maybe all
The lack of courage
is the dreaded flashback
Each time
the taste is reflective
of that first dish.
Published 9th Jan 2020
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9th Jan 2020 4:38am
I had to delve into the meaning of this beautiful piece of art, I like the analogy of the subtle metaphors you so blatantly emphasized, yet it maintained the depth of its intentions
9th Jan 2020 11:29am
A beautiful encouragement to validate my diversion from the usual fare. Appreciate the comment.
10th Jan 2020 00:20am
