A ruby thread cuts across the skin,
doubling back to complete the stitch.
Crimson beads emerge and
clot to clumps of gel.
Doubling back to complete the stitch,
thread melts over the arm and
clots to clumps of gel.
Tan fabric turns scarlet.
Thread melts over the arm and
spills over to the floor.
Tan fabric turns scarlet.
This body is a pincushion.
Spilling over to the floor,
the spool of fiber runs out.
This body is a pincushion…