"Beer Bottle-Knives"- from The Ruby of the Universe - Dan Lukiv his poem is from The Ruby of the Universe. The title is taken from a line in the final poem, and all of them explore themes related to war. click here to read the others. Beer Bottle-Knives The creek, Mindlessly clear, Spews gems into Dragonfly-jet stream And pollen-breeze. Children, in the Cold water, play Like seal-cubs, Rolling, squealing; Crying: Beer bottle-glass-- Like leftover mines In French meadows-- Has stabbed her right arch; Red clouds obscure her White feet. Children run to her, Help her hobble To the grassy shore. "Pull it out!" "Stop the blood!" "Where's your mum?" A freckled boy adds, "You should have worn Runners, like me": She, seated amid Shivering dandelions, Watches his thin lips move, And she hates them, Just as she hates The blood pouring From her foot. Dan Lukiv is a writer, educator, and frequent contributor to canadian content. comments about this article? give us feedback