paper cut

the paper
cut
is a reminder
of how
fragile
you are.
that little
bubble
of blood
at the tip
of your pink
finger
shows you
that
you are not
going
to live
forever, or
go unscathed.
such a horrible
thought
to think
as you write
checks
at 7 in
the morning,
counting
the money you've
spent
or saved.