Persuasion

I took you at your word and left it all,

Everything I've ever known

My untainted definition of home

To be here like this?

The silence is all consuming

As though swallowed by this never ending sky

We have been confined in separate chambers

In the heart of this western god

Released only when driven by need

No matter the distaste

It still sucks to be alone

Sometimes any arms will do

Should we cower in our shame

Continue to deny the bloody edges of our biggest mistake

If this is your definition of normal

I'd like to know who taught you wrong.

You're never going to convince me

Of life or love this way

What can I say

To make you believe?

NH

2014