I know it is not much

By terry
Date: 21 December 2000

I know it is not much

there are times when I can't protect you I realize that and no matter what I want I am impotent like a couple hours ago i heard what was said though you did not realize I was in earshot but when he called you a worthless ***** ** ***** I heard every syllable and letter memorized the tonal quality of his pronunciation so later, when I ring the doorbell and introduce myself as the man who loves you he will understand his own message understand exactly what he said and why he might have erred as I break a bone for every tear I saw you shed I counted thirty but since they sort of ran together and I am a fair man we'll call it twenty five. and I know that is not much it certainly won't erase the pain you felt when you heard the words but if you must feel his pain that way I think it only right that he share the pain I know it is not much but there are 13 bones in a human hand I hear so two hands will do it I know it is not much but he saw the tears himself so he already knows every act has consequences maybe he forgot i know it is not much but i will never forget

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