madness seared through me
unholy alchemy
veins left iron coated
ghostly cells circulate slowly
through this haunted body
that cramps to the floor
shaking hand reaches
for dented chalice
wine mixed with warm blood
ancient spices
return color to my lips
my tongue
© 2018 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights Reserved
Brave & Reckless 
Stunning image
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Thank you Bob
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
Christine Ray offers an image of one drained, seeking renewal.
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Sometimes I think all women should have pitch black eyes and bring patriarchy to its knees.
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I do like that mental image
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