Artful Alternatives
Defenceless - A Poem

I thought I was strong now.
But I am not.
When I consider you.
I crumple to the floor
Wrap myself into a ball.
And Cry.
You see my weakness
And Laugh.
Pretend to care,
Wipe my tears.
Tell me "Don't Cry"
Then once again.
Bring me to my knees.
I thought I was strong now,
But I am not.
Your eyes twinkle.
Because you know.
Did you feel my love?
Did you ever know it.
Or in my defenselessness
Did it drown in my tears
And choke on your sweat.
I thought I was strong now.
But I am not.
You win. I lose.