My heart on my shoulders

Today, I carry my heart on my shoulders

A plain, visible, yet gory sight 

It stains my shirtless pride

Maims my corky stride

I'm ashamed... of the very pulse 

That should signal life. 

Today, I carry my heart on my shoulders

 Available for the taking

Warm, shiny, brewed

Formed, tasty, skewed 

So why won't you take it? 

Is it too heavy? Too maimed 

Unsteady?  Untamed? 

All the above? Or just not enough... 

Today I carry my heart on my shoulders