Underneath the smiles
Lies a heart blown by weather.
She thought you a friend.
Underneath the smiles
Lies a heart blown by weather.
She thought you a friend.
When your attacker
Finds you despite your blocking,
Fear crackles your skin.
Middle of the night
Always interrupts her sleep,
Already fearful.
Fear, love – how can they
Exist side by side, like two
Who are close as breath?
Unwanted friend returns;
Heat prickles between the blades –
Fear fills her body.
Shoulders’ prickly heat;
Empty hand lies on the bed –
No strength to fight pain.