you were a convenient corroboration
to see that words and diction push
it’s not like i was ever hidden
torn
broken
wound around claimed need to excel
ever
always
i know what it means to reel from taunt
to butt from graven dregs
every better of me chose to ignore
the championed sins of assault
there are days she will wonder at
the foundation of her inadequacy
deny all
accept only one faith …
mine
