From the hilarity of the two I've just read to this explosive and gut wrenching piece.
We can all imagine this scenario - some don't have to imagine I guess - but the language used here really brings the horrors of the scenario to life. "...my skin punctured, ruptured, flesh splattering outwards....."
Well done Michael - this is vivid, to say the least. All the best.

This is an awful episode that happens so often..
To me it would feel like they just ripped my soul out and threw it in a garbage... Im wondering, how come you didnt center this poem?

Brilliant poem Mr Darcy, I love the formatting and style in which you describe what's happening. The poem is very well written and shows a level traits you express in your writing.

I'm a big fan.

Michael,
What a fab etheree. I do need to try this form. You vocab within this piece really come through as painful and powerful. I though oh a poem about being hurt but my goodness that last line what a real kick in the teeth. The image of your bleeding heart and skin puncturing is a sad one.
I guess many people can relate to this (though I hope it wasn't literal for you) as I can.

All the best, Em

Wow MIchael! What a stunningly visual write-I was blown away at the end myself-powerful!