Down and Out
I found you when you were down and out
your soul with holes and inside doubt
the prayers you said with your rosary
did not stop that deep, deep bleed
you looked through me like I wasn’t there
taking what I offered, refusing to share
I stayed beside you—held your hand
helped you try to understand
the closer you got, you were further away
holding me close yet still at bay
I warmed your lust, but not your heart
you told me from our very start
the tables turn, I place no blame
on love’s defeating, haughty game
words don’t come in any form
at night when I lay safe and warm
I always knew you wouldn’t miss
any form of a vacant kiss
always reading yesterday’s news
it is just the publisher’s views
Copyright © Jo Bien | Year Posted 2011
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