A girl on the stairs listens to her father
Beat up her mother.
Doors bang.
She comes down in her nightgown.
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Very fine write. The girl is almost immune now, the escapism is palpable.
The last line, Someone putting their tongue where their tooth had been is a bit puzzling. Does it refer to the young girl's tooth or the mother's tooth broken during her beating?
The last line Someone putting their tongue where their tooth had been. is a bit puzzling. Does it refer to the young girl's tooth or the mother's broken tooth because of the beating?
Wow, I know very well the in between the lines rhythm of the masterpiece of emotions, your poetry is both unique and intriguing, thanks for sharing.