Valentine For Husband
I don't like you because you are
powerful or you squash my
love into pulp.
I like you because you are the
name my children carry to school.
Yes, I am worried about shame,
rather be desired by you and sometimes be forced by
you--rather
You
than anybody else. I came to your door--
yes, I did--marriage--that's only a
woman's headache. I like you because
you let me take a break from you
so that I can work even though
you take my earnings instantly
like robbery homemade. I wash myself
in a stinking bath and comb my hair
tenderly with oil, knowing
the breastmilk will keep pregnancy away.
And then I wait for you--to salivate.
I don't like you one bit--when you leave
your jobs or beat me black and blue
I spread my arms defensively
and my eyes are
burning in fear, anger and shame.
I have lots of reasons to run away
but I know I should let you leave us first
if you made your mind to.
powerful or you squash my
love into pulp.
I like you because you are the
name my children carry to school.
Yes, I am worried about shame,
rather be desired by you and sometimes be forced by
you--rather
You
than anybody else. I came to your door--
yes, I did--marriage--that's only a
woman's headache. I like you because
you let me take a break from you
so that I can work even though
you take my earnings instantly
like robbery homemade. I wash myself
in a stinking bath and comb my hair
tenderly with oil, knowing
the breastmilk will keep pregnancy away.
And then I wait for you--to salivate.
I don't like you one bit--when you leave
your jobs or beat me black and blue
I spread my arms defensively
and my eyes are
burning in fear, anger and shame.
I have lots of reasons to run away
but I know I should let you leave us first
if you made your mind to.
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