Forever Breakup
Nonet
Your hands grapple 'round my pale slim throat
"If I can't have you, then no-one will!"
Tightening hands give breath pause
"Don't you look at him, slut!"
Stars flicker past eyes
"You are mine, whore!"
Fading, fast.....
"Mine! Mine!"
.....passed.
Authors note - Yes, I'm trying to be a bit more confident with my art. It isn't how I envisioned it, but it is what it is. Thanks for looking and reading, since you've got this far.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Comments (9)
Arghhhh I want to punch him and push him back. You captured events like this perfectly in your poem and your drawing is wonderful.
well done
Wow, you can paint AND write!! This was so, so sad and painful to read and acknowledge the reality of how often abuse happens :(
Really vivid - well done on your painting. It is a swell pairing. I responded well to the dialogue too. Please share more pictures.. there’s not many I’ve noticed that do that - bar a few, so you might as well.
I agree with Hannah. I think it feels more intimate and meaningful that the watercolour is not perfection. It works well as a broken, harrowing companion to a vivid and powerful poem. Well done, darling. This, as you know, was my favourite and pairing it with that image makes it a great entry. I hope the Vocal sillies don't miss this out.
Excellent nonet
Oooo, I loveeeeee both your art and your Nonet! So well done!
Intense and final! Great to see an entry from you! Well, done!
It's gruesome. Harrowing. Too much finesse would take that edge off.