please understand
we love you
as your lips
utter words
only we can be scared of
as you push
buttons upon buttons
for hours on end
pointing fingers
at all of us
shine a spotlight
on the honored guest
crap on the rest
of them
can't you see
that we care?
you threaten ropes
and knives
as they embrace
my arms and legs
flashes
and numbness
of being reminded
our love wasn't enough
you show your knees
like they are battle wounds
from scrubbing a bathroom
remind us
it's our fault
they're bruised
remind us
that your body is aching
as you soak
in your own remedies
in your own pities
stick a leash
on one of us
to do your bidding
because you did
the one thing you were meant to
and we listen
because we want you to know
that we love you
in turn
we are dragged
on kitchen floors
to our stained living room carpet
only fed your anger
or left to starve
empty of anything
please get that
we care
but i realized
we are in a war
always in a war
as bullets ricochet
and blood hits the walls
no one is winning
even if i hold up
my white flag
to surrender
your lens
make you see
red
and you continue shooting.
YOU ARE READING
the dawn of us
Poetrycover by duvetjae a series of written poems about love, trauma, and moving on. disclaimer: this books discusses many serious topics, read with caution.
