Unhinged
The 13th story in ‘Divine Revelation’.
He said he could save me
But I’d learnt not to trust
The words of the men
For their language was lust.
I told him to go
“Just leave me alone.
I cannot believe you
Until I’ve been shown
That you aren’t like the ones
Who have come before
And you’ll treat me more gently
And not just a whore.”
.
“I will never hurt you,
It isn’t in my nature.”
He put his hand out carefully
To see if I’d accept his wager.
.
A gentle hand upon my head
Lets madness seep beneath my skin.
I told him he could come a little
Closer, but not all the way in.
I feel him influence my soul
And wish I’d pushed him away.
He drags me out to the wilderness
And I dance: unhinged and fae.
.
So now I stay amongst the trees
And twirl and prance until I’m numb.
I could not leave if I wanted to.
All that waits back home is scum.
About the Creator
annie harper
Just an actor from Central Queensland, writing some short stories and poetry. I hope you find one you like <3
TW: a lot of my work contains mentions of self-harm, suicide, death, abuse, and mental illness. Please be gentle with yourself.
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