Stained Monochrome Wings

More Than Just Body Language

03-21-13 (revised 12-29-15)

They see

incisions like these

the cuts in my skin.

They give

me that look of

somber eyes,

and disappointment.

Just the look is all,

nothing more.

No words to voice condemnation

just to guilt me

via derisive body language.

Tell me, please, tell me.

Speak up,

use that voice that

seems to lash out

so vulgarly otherwise.

Slap my hand away –

Tell me no, goddamn it!

Reprimand me,

tell me this isn’t right.

I know

fully well

it isn’t,

I want to hear it.