I remember when
you first closed your fingers
around my throat. And
my heart bled in my mouth, crushed
against my larynx.
I remember ’cause
it was on the Sabbath — though
you work — and I fell
dead — though you lie with me now,
breathing roses in my nose.
—Nortina
#frapalymo (the German version of NaPoWriMo) is hosted by FrauPaulchen and translated from German into English by Bee at Just Fooling Around With Bee. Today’s prompt is: “a ten line text.”
well done ~ its scary 🙂
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Thanks Bee!
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Dark and horrifying for this woman to end life that way. Well written Nortina.
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Thanks Mandi!
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