"Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin! Such things must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!"
~ Matthew 18:17

Just a Slab of Meat

She is sprawled out on the plate.
Her roasted skin wrapped
tight around her curves.
Dressed in spice,
her aroma echoing
in your stomach.
Your teeth aching
to sink into her
tender blend of fat
and protein.

You cleave your fingers
around her middle.
You tear her muscles clean
and strands of fat snap
in your teeth.
Her chunks squeeze down
your throat.
Zing armies dance
in your cheeks.

The back of your hand
smears juices from
your face and then reaches
for seconds, as
a flick of your wrist
tumbles her bones
into the dark.