Apologies
Kimberly Foley You apologized for kissing me too roughly. My lips curled into a smile, blood dripping from the cuts in my lips. My copper stained teeth grinned back at you. I apologized for having such fragile lips. You apologized for gripping my hand too tightly. Bruises formed around my knuckles, my joints popped under your grasp, and I stretched my tired fingers back out to you. I apologized for having such frail limbs. You apologized for embracing me too hard. My ribs cracked against your chest, my bones fractured at your touch, splintering to my heart. The air rushed out of my lungs and I fell limp into your arms. I apologized for holding on too long. You apologized for breaking my heart. Dark circles cupped my welling eyes, and crystal tears cascaded over the crescent moons. My heart pounded loudly, begging to not beat at all. I apologized for having such a weak heart.
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