The darker sides of us

Last time she held her breath it was under

water.

This time I put my hand around her throat.

want to feel it squeeze? I

didn't ask.

and if you want to remember the marks i put around

your pale neck?

she is touching

the red

against snow flake skin

reflections in a broken

mirror

When I am inside her

I tell her that I love her

even If I don't mean it

but I did -

I do

our doors are shut

her windows closed for me

why is she always

waiting?

I'd let her up
but not let go
I'd let her breathe
in attempt to save her
I'd take the punch
I'd take the knife
I'd take the pen
and paper

eventually words
even stop breathing


artwork:
audrey kawasaki