Scorched Earth Signature

scorched earth signature

written by: Eric Danhoff

@troubled_sleep

 

i grew up with a knife in the chest

my inheritance is a dull blade

placed well enough

for everything to grow around it

the taste of metal is never far

on good days the blade will twist

and people i love are targets

for the weapon forged in me

skin and blood bitter

my face becomes my maker’s

a hereditary poison

words taste of fire

seeking nearest wood

i’ve got a need to burn

to detonate my good thing going

as quick to anger

as she is joy

i am envious

protective of innocent hearts

bite this itching tongue

swallow the blood

i am used to the taste

to closing doors and eating keys

this “scorched earth signature”

both gift and lesson