18.05.2023

Separate, but together, was too much to take.

You were the safe choice, that wasn’t safe at all.

I never imagined the pain that you would cause.

For years it was emotional, this week it was physical.

I didn’t know to fear you.

I was naive when you came into my room last night.

Not all bruises are physical.

I threw up this morning after you hugged me and kissed me goodbye.

You said you loved me, but no love lives here.

The numbness surrounds me.

I scream silently in my head.

I will learn to thrive on the physical pain.

I will learn to be a stone.

For her I will be strong.

You won’t break me.