Husband remember that I did not
protest when you came to
ask my hand.
I gave all
I had
because I felt I belonged.
You were tender in
the quiet parts of night.
But you wouldn't remove
your mask even when lying next to me.
You kept your secret
safe, not a word or breath
did you ever speak of it to
me.
It was all under lock and key.
You had secrets,
I had none.
I wouldn't wait
for you forever.
When you left
I took your keys,
counted out the
ones I didn't
recognize and
used them all
until I opened
your door.
Did you think
you were the only one
who couldn't look himself
in the mirror?
The only one who got
bloodstained and couldn't get
himself clear?