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A work of art

By Keme Telo

‘A work of art

Is made to fall apart

It is liquid in my cup,’ says He

‘A work of art is malleable,

It allows whomever to beat it down

And build it back up,’ He continues

A work of art is know for broken shoulder blades

Bruises that never fade

Addictions to pain medications

And walking canes

A work of art is familiar with the bite of belts

The sting that comes when a hand connects with skin

And the feeling of nothing

‘A work of art

Keeps her mouth shut,’ says He

‘A work of art

Learns from third degree burns,’ he continues

I am a work of art

Whomever is He

He cuts

I bleed

He says I’m weak

He is only helping me

Or is He

I mean,

Why else would He slam my head against kitchen counters?

Bust my lip with every encounter

I often ponder

I often wonder

If perfection will come before I breath no longer