Copyright ©2004: Megan E. Dickerson
Your knuckles meet
Connect with me
The bruises, the pain
That only I see
Purple and black
Black and blue
What makes you think
I'm not scared of you
You tell me of love
That you feel so strong
I want to fight back
I've wanted so long
My stomach, my arms,
My face and my back
How can I make up for
All that you lack
I sink to the floor
I've no strength to stand
I think that finally
I've stayed your hand
But no, you kneel
Relentless enemy
Your hands, my throat
I'm struggling to breathe
My eyes see spots
Then darkness spreads
What are you doing?
I can't be dead
I look down on my body
Look down at myself
You finally did
Something you could not help
You stand and walk
Not caring where
Just so long as
You get out of there
I pass out of sight
Finally free from my hell
At least you know
That I'll never tell.