Taking long drawn in breathes,
cool bite rattles against
a damaged larynx,
harsh hacking, choking,
pain in chest,
hernia straining,
ribs aching and, (who
knew there was a connection),
screech of pain as thread
to ovaries is hauled
upon, so body doubles,
hands reaching for knees.
And yet, you live, you are here to remember.
A sharp and beautiful clear…