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Printed from https://writing.com/main/books/entry_id/880202-the-argument
by Rhyssa Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 18+ · Book · Contest Entry · #2081410
my entries for the Construct Cup
#880202 added April 24, 2016 at 12:41am
Restrictions: None
the argument
do you remember?

that night. the fight
outside, the world hurled rain.
trees bowed down, and
shutters crashed, but
within the wind blew hot
and strong, with long hard words
catapulting abuse. no bruises
or bloodshed stained our bed.
no, the hurt was soul deep, subtle.

do you remember?

because we loved,
weaknesses once
learned—earned with trust
now spat in combat.
I hurt you and you hurt me
with truths we swore never to use.

do you remember?

afterward, unheard words
caught beneath my teeth.
I watched the sky crack.
alone. home shattered—

do you remember?

can you help me find the pieces
and fit us together again?

line count: 25

Prompt for: April 23, 2016

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