He told her to never fear

because he’d always be there

always be near

always care

but he tossed her out

as soon as it became clear

she was no paragon of perfection

no

methylene-dioxy-methamphetamine

(Ecstasy)

of the highest purity

of an indefinite quantity

but as flawed as him

just as torn.

he kicked her out

into the cold world

with no cloth

to hold up her breast

to cover her chest

to preserve her warmth

prevent the freezing of her heart

the loss of her humanity

against descent into insanity.

he wasn’t there

he wasn’t near

he didn’t care.

she willingly takes her leave

but a piece of her,

the bit that promised to never let him go

holds on still.