The Transparency of Pain
they turned their backs
so easily on her
took a stand
chose sides
picked a winner
out of a pack of losers.
that one marked a battle line
when she left
out of respect
and love
the one left behind
has refused to cross it
despite the mindfucks
and dramatic phonecalls
and insistent meetings.
but still they circled ranks
and went hollerin’
‘bout how she's been done wrong
‘bout nobody understanding
‘bout down with polyamory.
but pain is transparent
in the right light
and that girl was the electricity
when you encountered
your reflection in the mirror
January 27, 2006