Harsh words cut deep.
Ruby red blood
Runs in the keep
But only one can tell.
Yet she denies
With fierce eyes
And scratches like a tiger
With anger rising higher.
Harsh words glance off.
“Boomerang,” I scoff.
Giggles, giggles , arms spread wide
Giggles, giggles with merry eyes.
Yet still she denies.
And now with tired eyes
She wants to hear the secret,
Which I want to tell but yet . . .
I am afraid.
Sheer bravery deflects the knife
Kind words illuminate the night
And tenderize those liquid eyes
Envision an ocean
Wave upon wave in motion,
Feel your pain within your gut
Fifteen seconds then let it out
Tenderize those liquid eyes
Tenderize those liquid eyes.
Purple Pennies 