You could never believe it.
I could never believe it
An Adonis of perfection
Well groomed.
Loving
Composed
Handsome
Compassionate
Helpful
Courteous.
I could never believe that
I could never believe that
That exterior façade embodied “a monster out of control”
Especially, at night.
Even, even, he could not understand –
Violently abusing his “belle” whom, he passionately loved.
Oh,
The nightly agony
Behind those closed doors, as the lion prowled around
And pounced on his helpless prey
Screams and dreams amiss, remorse and hopes abreact
That was, his nightly rendezvous.
Today, today, today,
That quiet mouse, that image of perfection,
Well groomed, handsome, compassionate,
Helpful, loving, courteous, composed,
Sits behind his desk – smiling
Sits behind his desk – smiling
Smiling, smiling, smiling.
Lena A. Gumbs
