The Space Between Us
Rotting away inside the living room wall
I hear you and your new family
Playing board games
Loving Monopoly
They sound so happy
If only they knew how you disfigured me
Every time you touch the wall
I think about the plastic bag
You wrapped around my head
My cheeks blushed, turned red
Nails broke off
Trying to claw to no avail
Am I dead right now?
I used to have a seat at the table
I used to hang pictures on the wall
I used to have a name
What is my name?
Where am I?
Am I in the wall? I can’t breathe!
I am trying to move but I can’t
I am not strong enough
I should’ve noticed
The space between us.
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