Blade to the Wrist

He paints a

picture with a slow precision

Every stroke a product

of

his weighted thoughts

He

drags the brush

across the canvas with a

gasp

and his

breath rushes out

making barely

a whisper

He is an artist who

sits with one

fist

curled

as he captures his

pain

inflicted by the world

From wrist to

elbow he’s lost

deep

in his work

He delves into the

darkness

where his shadows lurk

Each mark is

made in

ink

breathing a soft sigh

The

brush connects

with the canvas

in a deep kiss

There is a

soft

blue glow

just beneath the surface

But

he pays it no mind

so intent on his

purpose

He puts down

his tools

his hunger finally

fed

With a smile he

sees his arms

bathed

all in red