you scream those names
as though you possess the

power

to change
what i could not

perhaps the force
of your hate
will deconstruct every

safeguard

I have ever built
I will not cry over your outbursts
I will not even protest

I never deserved this pain
but I'll take it
just one more day
in vain hopes

tomorrow
when you answer
another dreaded call
your greeting will simply be

"It's all ok."

"I still love you"