bruised eye,
blackened heart
i cringe as i wait
for another blow
love me,
hate me,
i cry for you,
i fear you
fractured arm,
punctured lung
i die as i wait
for another stone to strike
break me,
kick me,
i hide from you,
i hide from the pain
blame me,
mame me
adore me,
ignore me,
confuse me,
abuse me
bruised eye,
blackened heart
hit me one more time so they will see
all the pain you've inflicted upon me.

Penned by my hand on the 9th of Miraman, in the year 296 AF.