Groove for the Middle Meningeal Artery

Pulling back the layers to reveal
the flow of blood in bone has left a seam
Pristine enough and perfect as to steal
the breath away, the fossil of a stream

the course of which had nestled in its trail
A current of a life that once had stretched
At once exquisite strength and power frail
the shadow of a constant flow lies etched

Throne of wisdom, casing of the mind
about the rush of passion to protect
Life’s pulse and armor growing intertwined
A groove to show how wholly they connect

An alabaster leaf with branching vein
a beauty so intense, akin to pain