Curved In

Uncovering your breasts
and waist,
you become half-eaten.

Disaffection
fathere a child.

The intimacy was
false. There were anger and theatrics.

The paternity suit falls
flat. The boundaries between
underthings are torn.

Painting the self-portrait
I had made a cut on my face
for you to bleed.

With a flick of hand
you wipe out the whole future.


Satish Verma
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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November 2, 2013 at 8:05 AM
- This is so tender, I just love this incredibly beautiful poem - Thank you Satish !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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