Love? Poem by Grace Blue

Harsh pain sears through, heavy hurt, ringing ears,
The silent drip drop of invisible tears,
Clenched teeth, just bear it, you'll pull through.
Love? You're not sure. Devotion? Maybe.
Loyalty? Certainly. Pride? Absolutely.
Shame, it clings like cobwebs to your soul,
Sinful, ugly shame, that's why lips stay sealed.
Satin red blood, bruises on the uneaten apple,
Clumsy? Yes, ridiculously so. Accidents? All the time.
Domestic violence? A bitter sweet crime.
No, a man can never hit a woman,
But women feel free to hit your man.
For shame and pride are the biggest silencers of all.