Jeremy Frost
Dead
I squirm and wrestle needing wind
to loosen her grip
meaning no disrespect in my need for free
As
Under
You raise your arm to slap
Quick to the floor I slide - counting
1-2-3
Your hand afflicts me - leaving me numb
“Damn it! Forgive me,” you say, reaching down with
wedded hand
The one that strokes my breast and holds our child
Watching – screaming
Your anesthesia thick – I can’t, I can’t move
Your patience wearing thin - apology shallow
You grab me up yanking arm
Your ring leaving mark
Reminding me I am yours
“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put
asunder.”
Definition : Asunder: to pull apart, torn a
part into different parts or pieces
· in bits · in halves · in two
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