Insignificance Poem by Betty Stoneman

Bruises seeping
justified by her inaction
an action of being bad
punishment fulfilled
little girls deserve
degradation
he doesn’t remember
Insignificance

Hiding in the dark
justified by her inaction
on a cold tiled floor
manipulated child’s game
locked bathroom door
violation
he doesn’t remember
Insignificance

Errors repeating
justified by her inaction
mistaken affection
chemical paralysis
self hate perceived
depredation
he doesn’t remember
Insignificance

Beauty fleeting
justified by her inaction
reality unforgivably
flawed by imperfection
desire for magazine
attraction
he doesn’t remember
Insignificance

Memories built upon:
Each a portion of:
Taught to recreate:
A picture of a life of:
Wishes to forget:
Demonstrations of:
insignificance