divide time into before and after
measure lonely hours by tears and laughter
remember the freedom of hot desire
long for winter nights stretched by the fire
listen for rescuing rings of the phone
wait through the days and nights all alone
scream in silent despair and frustration
bury new needs in cold desperation
beg daily for help, no one heeds the plea
search for escape—for a safe place to flee
search for escape—for a safe place to flee
divide time into before and after
measure lonely hours by tears and laughter
Copyright 2011 Elizabeth Abrams Chapman
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