In the early morning hours
the blood dries from arterial red
to sullen black
on the floor,
...
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and i look forward to giving my blood at the bloodmobile here soon, but not for Orlando. just for 'whomever', though i hope my blood does not keep some old codger alive who would be more good (in my humble opinion) to society if he croaked. [no offense meant towards frogs] this is a finely-written account of the aftermath of madness. this shall make a fine addition to June's showcase. THANKS. bri :) and to MyPoemList
Wow makes me think its about the compassionate act of donating blood as opposed to war shedding of blood. Great wording and superb freeverse meter here. Nice to read u again. Do pls review my latest too on eclipse.