The bruise on my knee formed this afternoon As I slept by the fireplace I woke and found it there, large and yellowing Startled, I wondered not why it was there but when it would leave Why have I attracted so many bruises? My thighs, knees, shins covered in brown, yellow, green, purple spots, some little and deep, others expansive, without borders Was the bruise of my flesh worth your pleasure? Will I ever have a true answer to my questions? Why don't you miss me like I miss you?