Heather Williamson

Poetry on roots, love, life and faith

Tag: ouch

  • Vein hope

    I present my armsin turnas usual.”Ah, your veins are hidingare they?””Yes”, I laughas usual.Needle slips in,needle slips out.Cotton balls tapedacross my forearms,I return home,perforated. Read.

  • Don’t b silent

    Concerning me—my ancient wombis acting weirdlyI presumb.For now they saywhen there is roombto fit me inthey will exhumbthe insidesas if from a tomb.Dear ladies, check—and don’t assumb. Read.