Carnegie's

It’s madness, all this
bared flesh,
ribs, thighs, breasts and
all, all bundled, pushed together in
this abattoir of sin.

Butchers, lining up,
lip-licking, fingers splayed and

eyes, eyes glaring hunger;
so much meat to devour.

Eerie carcasses, jerking
to loud drink, emitting abandon;

Circles and circles of arms enfold
the falling and
the fallen.

Slice the air; red blood condenses –

Lead us to the slaughter, to be
laid on the cold black slab and offered;

I want to be
the lamb, the lamb, the lamb.

Choose me
I am beautiful
Sacrifice me on
the altar.

2002

Painting by Lily Mazahery -"In Remembrance"