I saw you

I saw you
When I was weak,
When my voice was quiet,
When my tears were loud…

I saw your nails
Scratch my flesh,
Dig into me
Like I was nothing…

I saw your hands-
Rough, cruel-
Grab my breasts,
Twist pain into my skin, Prove your manhood
with violence.

I saw your smile,
Your friendly mask,
Just before you drugged me
To explore my body
While your wife wasn’t home.

I saw you…
Old, pretending,
Dependent on our care…
Reach from behind,
Grope what was never yours