Punishment

Your anger is like 
the sinewy arm
that cracks the bullwhip
of your words,

tearing deep strips 
from the soft flesh
of my heart.

You can't hear
me crying,

can you?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Manassian Avatar
June 30, 2014 at 2:52 AM
Oh, yes I can! What a powerful write. It is just so...vivid, real. Wow! Great write. I hope the pain is gone by now...though, does pain of such an experience ever truly leave?
Ayala Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 7:45 PM
Hi David, this is a very powerful write. Well done!
Brown Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 8:38 PM
Thank you very much, Kika
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