I Had To Do It

Just listen and understand… I had to do it! It hurts, it really hurts. There, where no balm can be applied; So deep a wound that bleeds through eyes; Loin constricts and knees collapse. In the dark I’m to lick my bruises, forever. But, just listen and understand… I had to do it! For the sake of pride, For the sake of self-respect; More so, for we are human not God, More so, for we are women not men. Reflect upon my dearest of what we endured. So, listen and understand… I had to do it! I died a million times when we parted But you killed me with one blame, however lame today it does sound. You cursed the purity of siblings’ blood And blasphemed our holy spirit. Please, listen and understand… I had to do it! Severe my relation with you. Not a day gone when I did not think Of our baby that you’ve been. Judge me as you may now, I still love you so dearly. For contest: If it hurts so bad, why do we do it? Silent One Date: 14/06/16 2nd place, Glory