And he
dug under my nails
knew my secrets
could smell me

It seemed
important
[necessary that it remain impossible]
cellular, genetic

And I
relucted
recanted
resisted
resigned
reveled

And he
relied on
lied
was lied to
forgave
crumbled

So we
danced through hell
made a mess
tried to excuse
barely survived

While she
held on for dear life
won