“I can’t let you go” drips from his leering lips to his weary woes

Drip 

The sound of his affection swallowing you whole

Click

The sound of the lock bounding your sinking soul

Wishing to let him go 

Never saying no

Wondering why everyone says you’re a spineless droll

Leaving would make a lifeless show

Picking up the trash pieces everyone has thrown 

Bring out the basket, throw away the bile

Isn’t love just vile