a fresh patch of skin

on reading a review from Lydia -- who inspires me, and should inspire you.

like a leech
he comes back --

not a slither
but a choppy stroke
against the current
of the new moat
that surrounds me

i dug it
deep and wide
to protect me
from his
stealthy suckers  --

he is persistent
with his probing,
seeking a fresh
patch of pink skin
blossoming
with the love
of my new life
and the fresh
blood beckoning
within.

but each time
he comes back,
he finds
less places
to get in.

Author's Note

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is one of the best poems of yours I’ve read so far. This is a perfect way to summarize the struggle that is this leech has been in your life & how you’ve gradually made it so there are fewer places for him to suck your blood out. The idea of fresh love summoning blood which is then an attractive spot to suck out – that’s a very brilliant thought process & you stated it well. Everything about this poem is spot on! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I really do appreciate that. :)

[Neville]

Maybe one day, he will eventually get the message.... go on, write it like ya mean it why don'tcha..... Neville

[Lyn Anderson]

Leeches are pretty desperate bloodsuckers. It's in their nature, sure, but they still are to be reviled more than pitied, when they are the human species at least. Thanks. You can gorge on all sorts of past vitriol in any of my love gone wrong books. :)

[Neville]

I intend to, you can beat both an egg and a carpet, but you can't beat a bit of vitriol in my book.... Neville

[highonwords]

this is brilliant, stopped me in my track and really demanded me to read it for all its flesh and blood

steph

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you darling. Glad you enjoyed.

[highonwords]

you're welcome, KL

steph

[Coyote Poetry]

I do understand this poem. I try three times with a girl name Jenny in a 10 year run. Each time. We had less to give.
"but each time
he comes back,
he finds
less places
to get in."
Sometime love died slow and painful. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, this is very true, my friend, thank you for stopping by.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Poet.

[NeiL ArandA]

With a desire to find new host to sustain them they become more persistent and desperate. But we learned to adapt and toughened over time. Very great and poetic description here KLGoode.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much for your review.

[A. Amos]

After a long time reading your work my friend and I enjoyed expression of being victim of love...welcome!

[Lyn Anderson]

Nice to see you. Just getting back after a long absence.

[A. Amos]

Welcome back

[A hare off]

Maybe it is time you didn't have a little skin in this game. This is fantastic. I really enjoyed how you did this, the ending is perfection.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks a lot. Yes, generally I try to keep my skin leech free.:)

[A hare off]

Good practice

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That must have been some inspiration cause the poem is phenomenal... I believe in giving love a chance but their comes a time when we must give up on those who abuse love.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I feel at home again here.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I am glad cause we love you being back home.

[Lydia Shutter]

YES! I am so honored I inspired you. This is a write of empowerment. A write that proves you are moving on. Wonderful! Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks a lot Lydia, your grace, and poise, and kindness, and your writing all are inspirations.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind....I am glad you are back on the site.