Njeri Hunjeri Poet Free verse

That Night They Danced

She holds the blood from her mouth
She cries in tears that never save
Her body a punching bag of his
The normal day of her normal life

She holds the blood from her bleeding mouth
Another tooth knocked out
The very vow destroying
A curse of the words meant to be

Through the blood she remembers that night when they danced
The whole night it was, a year ago it was
Stricken and pale
She wipes the blood
Grabs the hidden ticket
Walks past his drunk body on the floor
and closes the door behind her

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A. Juman November 5, 2015 at 6:46 PM wonderful I love it--Please do check out mines and tell me what you think Njeri Hunjeri November 5, 2015 at 8:56 PM Thank you so much A.Zaladin. yes ill check yours

Elis Artis October 23, 2015 at 1:39 PM What a nice piece! Beautifully penned! Njeri Hunjeri October 24, 2015 at 4:43 PM Thank you Elis. I so much appreciate the visit. God bless you

Neva Romaine October 23, 2015 at 1:03 PM Hey Njeri, stopped by for a visit. Oh my, this is a deeply sad and terrifying situation to be in. The pain and heartbreak, the lost love, and sweet memories turned into regret. Excellent writing and expression my friend. Be Blessed, Neva Njeri Hunjeri October 24, 2015 at 4:42 PM Thank you Neva. I so much appreciate the visit. God bless you too