The metallic fang sinks into your white, lined hide; black venom staining life on a rotting shell, acorn鈥檚 mother, with tattoo brands on your Siberian fur.
Why must I struggle with my spear, scratching the tiny sound of ruptured tree, of sap pouring out to the pump of a white pine heartbeat.
Your daughter follows an indistinct clone. I scar and maim her deep like you, but different chains warp her soul as I break limbs and dispose.