-ectomy
she stabs herself
deep mid-chest
slices heart open
pulls him out one
memory at a time
there
at
the
bottom
bobbing in blood
encased in scars
she finds herself
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Wow! Love love love
Also wow. A (love)-ectomy!
Okay, I’m left dumbfounded by your ability to shake me to the core, to overfill me with awe. I am in love with your poetry.
Oh man. I need one of these. Good work!!
Unique and creative use of ‘ectomy’ Nailed it!
Intense and incredibly well-written!
Love “pulls him out one memory at a time” – a great moment.
Oh She of few words but plenty of punch!!
Sometimes, surgery is necessary. Love this!
Wow – this packs a punch! Thanks.
Another “wow” — every word in its place.
You always capture feelings in such visceral, effective ways. Amazing, as always.
like everyone says, wow!
Wendy! You are a master of imagery that cuts to the core of things! This poem is breathtaking! And a perfect title!