BATTERED IDENTITY
We reached the end. I cannot comprehend, how we docked on this island, that feels doctored by unseen forces. Surrounded by waves of deceit, regret and anger. Pushing and pulling, an endless cycle. Acknowledging and accepting our individual and shared mistakes seem a too bitter pill to swallow. Seeing you for the first time, unmasked by love, kindness and gentleness you once had, left me shaking and terrified of your true form. The gentlemanly routine you had, had me to a capital t. I was always cautioned to be ware of monsters with tails, snapping jaws and firery eyes, the things of horror movies but never expected one with charming smiles, unending compliments, gorgeous hair and a body that could that could charm a nun out of her robes. A succubus camouflaging as humane. Only to suck you dry of humanity. Taking, taking and taking just never giving. Hidden too well by societal expectations that to be honest are never upto per. Tiny sharp teeth in the form of manipulation, narcissism an...
