Knife

Part of the "Dinnertime Collection"

It was a good day for Knife for there had already been a bowel resection, an appendectomy and a laryngectomy. 

With the promise of yet another bowel resection after lunch, Knife was happy to take a break in this very busy day. Lying in the warmth of the sun, relaxing but honing the skills needed for the afternoon Knife checked that all the preparations had been made, no room for mistakes, washed, disinfected and ready for work.

Knife approached the subject and gloated at the pleasure about to flow and surge, matching the blood that was inevitable. Epidermis parted under Knifes tender touch, then dermis and the sub-cutaneous layers until the whole abdominal cavity was open from pubic bone to sternum. Blood flowed but did not obscure the odd beauty of the pulsating bowel, lying in wait for Knife. The lower bowel was gently lifted by Knife to allow better access and for Knife to cut through.

Knife withdrew, coils of intestine following , to fall onto the dirt floor where they laid steaming, bleeding and exuding. Their owner could only look in horror and terror as the young man cleaned Knife and casually walked away, putting Knife safely into his belt. 

Knife was happy, clean and warm from the blood and felt another short rest was in order before the next victim was chosen.

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