May 27, 2021

domestic

she wears an apron 

but that doesn't mean 

she is tame.

her pockets are full 

of the things you fear,

poisonous plants, knives,

your cut nails and hair.


you stepped hard upon

her dreams, and things seem 

not the same 

as when you would pull

her close, hold her dear.

remember that wives

require some care.








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