The Refusal Poem by RIC BASTASA

The Refusal



you refusal to hold my hand
is the worst form of
indignity
that a human being has
extended to another human being
like me

how can i blame you
you have never felt the warmth of my palm


is it true that all you know about the human hand
is the slap from your husband?

RIC BASTASA
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Topic(s) of this poem: husband
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