My Parasite

A Poem by Mary

I had a glimpse today

of what lies beneath my skin

layers of flesh and gristle

opened in a grin

razor pulled across

skin pulled tight

fleshy maw agape

letting out the parasite

© 2008 Mary

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Added on August 8, 2008

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Mary

St.Petersburg, FL

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Much of my poetry is about addiction. It played a huge, if not the only, role for many years of my life. I'm now a recovering addict, clean for over a year. I'm also recovering from self-mutilation, w.. more..