you left me.
you left me for good this time.
you screamed at me, yelled at me.
i was sitting on the floor, crying
apologizing, begging you.
you wanted to hit me, hurt me.
i could see it in your eyes.
you raised your hand to me, snarled—
you almost did, but you stopped yourself.
i was scared.
so i yelled back.
then you cried.
sat down next to me, and cried.