You Do It All The Time
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Self-fulfilling is the safe word
in times of bondage
loyalty to what hurts
more prays neon tears
toward the left aisle
On the way out of where you thought holy
existed was merely a place to catch
your breath before the next stroke
of the lash
bat them once; twice; bowl over
promises never kept for very long
suffer no ounce of squeezed hands
It’s all happening the way you agreed
Hush – the welts dry in time
the clear fluid attached to the healing
is a sign you can do it again
again, just speak louder next time
The words made to stop the pain
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