Eyeless in Gaza - Knives replace air

"Knives replace air" from the album "Photographs as Memories" 1981


spit on white expanse-fingers stab sunlight-air pinions-
dark metal fears-incestuous corrosion-sores fester in
subservience-vomit piling in haven of skin-
open sores sing aloud-pink face stretched drawn-
eyes dance for despair-pale pinpoints of flame-
interior whispers-hues shaded tinted-subtle language blurred-
dazzled voices-murky daylight shadows-eyes moistening-
glistening-walls windows are uniform-pulse racing on
darkening bleak ambition-knives replace air-black staggers-
ears rushing roaring-embrace in disbelief-battered kisses-
discomfiture shallowed-stilled bloated with fears-
poisoned with words-riddled with tears and subtle smiles