our booming voice
gives me the power
to close my mouth
and look away.
slap.
your hand connects
with my cheek
and leaves a sting
i've felt before.
you finish your lecture
your face red; eyes beady
and i scurry away –
shaken.
turning off the faucet,
i wipe my face,
and pray you won't notice
my eyes are red.
gives me the power
to close my mouth
and look away.
slap.
your hand connects
with my cheek
and leaves a sting
i've felt before.
you finish your lecture
your face red; eyes beady
and i scurry away –
shaken.
turning off the faucet,
i wipe my face,
and pray you won't notice
my eyes are red.
This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.
LaShay_25
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