Closed

Don't touch him,

don't expect him to

open up.

 

The arms

he once wrapped

around himself

 

were ripped off

by his wife

 

and all that's left

are burrs.

(part of) Venus de Milo with Drawers, 1936, Salvador Dali
Photo prompt courtesy of The Mag 157

Note: I did not refer to Venus in this poem because my muse wanted to take this in a different direction!

Also shared w/ Poets United: Poetry Pantry #139