He is always so gentle
But left me with
His fingernail embedded
In my neck
And a bruise on
My left arm.

I was going to write
A poem about how
I find it ironic
But this just sounds a lot
Like I am in
An abusive relationship.

I am not,
I swear.
But that's not convincing
Is it?

We were
Just playing.
Not doing the job,
Either.

He apologized profoundly-
Doesn't matter.

He is my best friend-
Even worse.

I will just stop
Digging this whole
It doesn't matter
Anyway,
Isn't this
Ironic?