05-22-2014, 10:11 AM
Okay, nice initial edit. A couple minor points below:
Best,
Todd
(05-22-2014, 09:56 AM)Celestina Waters Wrote: Imagine an ice pickJust some thoughts.
to the core of the meatĀ
twist and yank
cracking temples in a vice grip
hammer through bone and gristle
take that sharpened fork
heated sear my tender neckĀ
claw it off my tightened shoulders
with dull saw my jaw ragged--I think you could cut the "with"
grind out each tooth
every nerve alive
sensitive flesh shivers--watch for those telling comments. Let the action convey not the modifier. I'd cut sensitive
mouth waters with contained spew
taste of rot and bananas --bananas are a nice sensory add
every little sound so deafening--I think this would be stronger if you cut so deafening
chews off my ears
is this what death feels like.
no. no.
This hurts so much better!! Thank you for the idea of adding space. Like you can take a real breath before the heart beats another stanza of pain.
Best,
Todd
The secret of poetry is cruelty.--Jon Anderson