Yes, but….

Posted on by Reena Saxena 
Yes, you were nice to me today

but why do 
you expect
that I forget
verbal blows
and barbs
you damaged me with
and move ahead
forgetfully whole
holding splinters together
with imagined glue
knowing 
It will fall apart
when I stop 
pretending
you are normal
and I’m whole

Yes, you were nice to me today

and on many other days
long before
you imposed
expectations
crushed my free spirit
blamed me 
for wrongs
not committed
you made 
allegations -
the life lived before
came undone
how do I believe
it won’t happen again
The sun can shine
Sorrows won’t rain

Yes, you are nice to me today
but tomorrow is another day…
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