THE WOUNDS

we are all fragile like the tail of a wall gecko

or maybe you love her vocals

when you beat her black and blue 

and she still stays because she loves you 

you inflict more pain

sending punches on her like rain

maybe you derive joy 

like that stupid imp in Troy 

after the domestic violence on her

you look around and see your children staring at you from far 

they can't cry, for they sit in a corner shivering in fear 

then you stupidity order them to go get you a beer

what do you think your children are learning?

you are solidifying them negatively for the future

what they see greatly influences them 

and sharpens them otherwise

can't you sit back and recall your senses 

think of the dangers you are putting as signs

your once upon bride whom you promise to love and to cherish 

has now become a mannequin because of your manners

you are gradually soiling your lineage

your children already learning it the hard way at their age

you think posterity will remember you for good

you're of no use even when you lie 6 feet in a wood

@talk2leigh

18 Feb 2021

8:14am