Only a Chuckle

I stepped shakily into the hall

Everyone staring at me

Apparently this was not just a black tie event

It also included corsages, plus-ones and oh god

High Heels

But you didn’t laugh

You chuckled

Not a sneer or a mocking cry

Just a chuckle

Even in my mother’s stupid knee high dress

With sneakers

You still only chuckled

It was over were strung when you said yes

It was over that moment you took her hand

It was over when you held her as your own

That she chained you down

You were hers

You were hers as she kept you at her side

As she cut your hair and burned it to nothing

But I couldn’t bring myself to cry

Or scream

Or even sigh

All I could do was chuckle

It was like you were her muscular lap dog

And all I could do was chuckle

I chuckle as she forces you into coral bow ties

I chuckle at your gritted teeth as she squeezes your hand

I chuckle as she slowly brings you down

As she keeps you laced up in her shoes

As you stare across the room as you in an attempt to say "Save Me..."

All I can do is chuckle