“Silly Girl” by Pia Mehdwan
“Silly girl” It stabs Belittled and made small I never know my size I wonder how small I can become. “Silly girl” A word is a joke But only when it comes from me. “Silly girl” What could you understand? I sigh It’s like a chokehold My words never said for you. “Silly gi-“ Crushed in the palm of my hands Your words are particles of dust You can’t even finish your sentence! “Silly...” I’ve stopped listening A buzzing fly zips my ear A tickling touch -- it never mattered
Grater Expectations
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