the exile, part II

i see you
and i will not turn away
though the scene
is grisly

you on your knees
nails black
from the earth you clawed
where there was
no way out

i am afraid
but i will not turn away

your mangled
silent
screams
still ringing
in my ears
hanging in the air
like suspended raindrops

even they
had no place to go

your desperation
reeks like urine
long forgotten
pretended away

this dark corner
where you’ve lived
is no place
for a little girl
with a big heart

i look in your eyes
deep pools of despair
betrayed
abandoned
I will not turn away
I will not turn away
I will not
hide
from your truth

there is still a glimmer
behind those dark eyes
you have been alone
for so long
i had to leave you
because it was too much
to bear
for a big girl
with a big heart

pretending was easier
than sitting here
with you
but i will not turn away
i am here
for you.