TAMARA

I’m losin bone

to give you life. oceans shatter,

Get your life

There’s a man that hates me. Holds some of my value in his hands. I must be valuable. And lusted over.

Boundaries come late to me. Nonetheless—set. I rather live

in thought

than run into habits  that are not mine. Lineages

You killed me because you were lonely? I ask with pride (that finally shows up).

I’m a complex woman

I smile through it all,

afraid

the truth would crack you

Baby, go wherever you going. (Run)