Concealed clenched fists,
Tongue bitten to slay an insult,
Footsteps taken away from conflict,
When did abstinence replace love?
Soul’s fire reduced to smoulder,
Compliments give way to ridicule,
The ride home a fearful journey
When was “happy every after” laid to rest?
Copyright: authorchrisbrown
Beautifully written, Chris.
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Hindsight allows us the perfect vantage point to craft something meaningful from that which sent our world in chaos. Thank you
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Totally!
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