Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Notched





Initials notched into the tree of me,
reverse of mine, this backwards life,
where mistress is master of the wife.
The letters are papercuts for my eyes
bloodless reminders of every lie
fading quickly as apologies.
If he hit me, I might leave
(I've learned not to promise or guarantee)
but she'll always be a part of me.

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