LITTLE WOUND

Make a hole

put something shiny there

something to converse with

your eyes, hair

all the places 

light rests

alert skin to make

new walls

the skin might try 

to swallow the intruder

take good care

apply antiseptic

pile hair with enough

twists and caverns

so power may settle

in the folds

remember your back

is happier 

when it’s straight

thank the little wound

for its submission.