mask

there is a face

behind my face--

there is a frown 

behind my smile--

 

there is a life

beyond this hell--

there is a place

that does not wait--

 

the ribs that stick

beneath my shirt--

piano ribs,

play music with his

 

discordant

like the chaos of

breaking minds and

losing heart and

 

losing him and 

breaking apart and

breaking apart 

and--

 

there is a tomb

inside these words--

there is a face 

behind my face--

 

there is a life 

beyond this hell--

so do not fret for me,

my love

This poem is about: 
Me

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