Crocodile Words
The words come out
as smooth as a snake's skin,
"You'll be alright,
have no fright,"
trying to soothe the pain
that wouldn't leave.
I reject those words whole-heartedly.
And as I lay on the floor
in the dark
after the deed and the work have been done
I lay there and ponder,
Was it really worth it?
Was it really worth it at all?