naively
she thought
she would outwit him
and escape
somehow

once she entered darkness
she knew
she would not return

I weep
when no one is watching
I weep
for those I cannot save
I weep
for those who give up
I weep
because I have no power
to stop them
I weep
because I wish
I could

they met
in lovely summer
but
her autumn had begun

I remember you
teaching me

Turning things around

I remember detention
For being cheeky
In your class

I remember marking
Your territory
Taking trips
Taking time to
Carefully draw up
Every inch
Of your body
With the tip
Of my tongue

I remember playing
Hide and seek
On your territory
Letting hands explore
set up a camp
And build a fire

I remember claiming
This territory
Taking it
Willfully demanding
This territory
To be mine

I remember you wanting me
And wanting others to want me too
So you could want me even more