I can remember the days when there wasn't
a ring on this finger
my hand appeared rough and unloved
alone and unlettered
wild and unfettered
ahead of my time
when I met you
all those years ago
I set my heart's course
against the breakers
that guarded your heart's ports
as if the sea
was any more safe
than the lakes
you had left for that place
these foolish hands
how could they know
these foolish hands
they let themselves get trapped in your hands
a life set towards the
search for a meaning
between four walls and a ceiling
to find the answers inside
that uncomfortable comfort
our silence at night
or the walk to the store
or an afternoon gardening
wishing for more
oh why won't she touch me
I just want her to hold me
like she did before
oh I could run myself through
for hoping that you'd- no
the knives are all sharpened
but what good could it do
to teach these hands
raised upon score and screen
these foolish hands
they begged to become trapped in your hands
mistrust
worn like a black bandana
so you'll never have to see these eyes
shine again
withdraw
to a safe distance
so these ears
will never hear you call me friend
cauterize
this missing finger
what's a ring anyway
but a gaping hole
catherine, queen of swords
your fortune calls
and you have
dutifully fulfilled your role
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