Sentimental Violence

of bodies

a slight lack of pigment
upon the inner bicep
of left arm
spelling out a word
in jagged font

raised creases
additional and malformed
across at least six knuckles
hidden from sight
when fingers are flexed

multiple cicatrices 
in some places 
covered with tattoos
using symbols of protection 
or suspected occultism

disorder within upper-left abdomen
sporadic but historical
causing stabbing pain
and discomfort 
without discernible warning

marks of trauma
both blunt and sharp
to centre of forehead
either to blind or
reveal the third eye

an idiosyncratic means
of channelling electricity 
about the prefrontal cortex
causing abrasion between dreams
and concrete reality

caress these softly
but intentionally 
like a lover
being bound
in braided rope