The Heart

[muted_storms]

Stephen Crane, "The Heart"

In the desert
I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
Who, squatting upon the ground,
Held his heart in his hands,
And ate of it.
I said, "Is it good, friend?"
"It is bitter - bitter," he answered;
"But I like it
Because it is bitter,
And because it is my heart."

Comments

[tsuru_san]

Stephen Crane ownz. I rather liked Red Badge of Courage too.