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Honeymoon Phase

Facades of Bliss and the Cycle of Violence

By TestPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Mural by unknown artist. Photo by author: Veronica Wren

A breath of fresh air

While trapped in a coffin

A sweet disposition

Seen less and less often

A wonderful match

At least to their faces

So when his mask slips

They still sing his praises

A tender caress

Tooth-rattling smack

A rose-colored promise

Another attack

Once delicate flower

Crushed by vicious hand

Unraveled, now lonely

All part of his plan

A smoldering gaze

Aimed at other women

Now people ask why

On Earth you stayed with him

In public, a joy

In private, a terror

The violence is over

The haunting’s forever

I’m So Glad You’re Here

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