First Anatomy Lab

KATYA LAVINE

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(Among the things I saw

During the first cut)

 

His elbow wrapping

A grandchild,

Lifting her to the

Sky; stained with

Remnants of a final

Blood draw,

A woman’s hand

Over the puncture,

Warm, her eyes,

And the blade ran

Down; the moment

He signs

The paper

Allowing me

Inside.

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