what shall I tell her?

she's all but a teen

discretion's better

I rarely come clean

too much baggage

better in the dark

so, keep it simple

just a bit of a lark

divorces and drink

a few spells inside

restraining orders

the one that died

kids and custody

domestics on file

should I tell half

she'd run a mile

Hi! come right over,

I...

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I don't recall what I said

To upset him

That wet lunch-time at school.

Anyway, he slapped my face but

Ever since then I've regretted

My failure to retaliate.

That was fifty years ago and

Being uncertain of my reaction

I've always feared another slap.

Last night you slapped me and

This morning, taken into custody,

I know

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