“A Lover’s Quarrel”–Lindsey Kustusch
Fight or Flight
Lovers’ quarrel
Hands tense
Lips quiver
Chests tighten
Words scathe.
Her tears fall
Furiously,
Unabated.
How could you?
Why did you?
Why won’t you?
He leaves,
For now.
Escape his only
Answer.
For now.