Deadly Games

Love

I remember
the very first time I saw that love
was tragic.
When my brother took his life
because his girlfriend didn't love him back
And I saw that love was torture when my mom took pills and
drowned herself in scotch
because she loved my dad
and he loved that other lady.
And I saw that love
was terrifying
when you loved me with your fists
instead of your lips
and all I could do was take it
because I loved you
And I know that love
was fragile
when my best friend shattered
when her boyfriend left
and I saw the light leave her eyes
and the happiness leave her voice
I've seen all these things
And I wonder
why everyone longs to be in love
when love breaks everything
it touches.
(e.b)