"Fragments That Fell From My Mind Two Years Ago"

by Jeph Johnson

 

...or nothing gets done about it
and someone returns from there
coming undone at the seems
lessons learned then forgotten
thank him you're abused,
not oppressed
for I am forgiven
and blessed
battered and bruised
black 'n' blue
and hidden from view
light turned on shining
brighter than
moonlight's dismay
not repressed
withdrawn
frantic display
...or nothing gets done about it

Author's Notes/Comments: 

circa 2002

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