What if
I had stayed,
And allowed
The misery to
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Envelope me,
Twist me,
Manipulate me,
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From my state
Of content,
Into a woman
Hell-bent
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On avoiding
Society’s contempt,
Of being exempt
From marital bliss,
For the price of
A few kisses?
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Staying would have
Been like saying:
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‘Let me eat sand’
Whilst standing
In the middle of
A restaurant.
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Written by
Ivie M. Eke 2019.
Nice piece
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome @classically Ivy
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