I said, “hello,”
What was her answer–
A look of distrust;
A look of distain.
What will she prove
With that icy stare?
That I am unworthy
To help raise our kids?
I said, “hello”;
She didn’t reply.
The look on her face
Was answer enough.
Am I a fraud;
An unworthy man?
For over eight years
An uncaring rapist?
I said, “hello,”
An innocent word.
One only uttered
For bridging the gap.
Thrown back at me
With malice and hate.
Wishing me to hell;
But I’m already there.
I said, “hello”;
I wish that I hadn’t.
It’s so much easier
To ignore the past.
But then we’re doomed
To do it again.
So I said, “hello,”
Then went on my way.