7 ways

Jack Garrett: 7 Ways of Seeing a Scar

7 Ways of Seeing a Scar

by Jack Garrett

Don't see the scar

Imagine the scar's edges

being smoothed by fine grade

sandpaper

Imagine the scar standing naked

without a body to imbed its root

Imagine the moment of impact

when the flesh exploded

leaving the scar like a hungry

leech tooth mark on a sinking shark

Imagine moving the scar

to another part of your body

Imagine the scar

escaping in a trail

of wounded pus

See the scar's death mask

as she screams

Jack Garrett was an artist, actor, writer, and musician extraordinaire. He played keyboards and guitar for several rock bands well known in the downtown NYC area during the 1970s and ‘80s and opened for the Ramones as well as for U2 with his band the Nitecaps during U2’s 1980s European tour. He leaves a treasure trove of art, music, and writing. Mr. Garrett had been put on warning at more than one job for doodling at his desk.

He passed on September 28, 2011.

Bernice Holtzman’s paintings and collages have appeared in shows at various venues in Manhattan, including the Back Fence in Greenwich Village, the Producer’s Club, the Black Door Gallery on W. 26^th St., and one other place she can’t remember, but it was in a basement, and she was well received.