Fingernails and Spit
I don’t give a shit
...took me years and years and Y E A R S....
of falls...
of being pushed...
of being there...
just to kick
...so I don’t give a shit
because a broken heart really can kill you
...it can
...if you let it
So now...I don’t give a shit...
to save myself...
I’ve become…
the one who kicks
My fingernails are sharpened
and polished with tempered spit
....if you don’t shed a tear
....if you try not to see
....if you try not to even hear
....the sorrow at my feet
Then...
I don’t give a shit....
About the Creator
Robin Edwards
Robin is a veteran, having proudly served in the United States Air Force. She worked as a speech therapist for several years before retiring. She enjoys writing, working on art, and margaritas!
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