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wipe the dust
off your knees
child you are strong
i know
you'll keep moving on
but you bruise
so easy
moonlight skin
becomes
lunar eclipse
and you'll thrash
your heart
until it's black and blue
i'll pour bactine
on your wounds
until you cry out
"i can't take it!"
a poorly placed
bandage
you'll refuse
my kiss
because you
are a man.
off your knees
child you are strong
i know
you'll keep moving on
but you bruise
so easy
moonlight skin
becomes
lunar eclipse
and you'll thrash
your heart
until it's black and blue
i'll pour bactine
on your wounds
until you cry out
"i can't take it!"
a poorly placed
bandage
you'll refuse
my kiss
because you
are a man.
Written for NaPoWriMo, day 11.
© 2016 - 2024 oxfordllama
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Great poem! Men and woman are often expected to react differently when they're hurt.
Woman are encouraged to talk it out and seek support. Men are encouraged to suck it up and always be strong. This is one of many ways society places expectations and norms on men and women.
Woman are encouraged to talk it out and seek support. Men are encouraged to suck it up and always be strong. This is one of many ways society places expectations and norms on men and women.