Bandage Day

In the jarring chords of the Taunting melody,

I hear your silence-shattering laugh

And in the undertones of a voice that I once loved,

I feel the dissonance of yours

As if you shout the lyrics to me every time I listen.

It reminds me of the times I heard your words through the phone

With a different silence-shattering tone

That made your mom cry.

And it reminds me of my silence-soothing tone

That made you apologize.

It's funny how song can carry a Universe

In which I am still by your side.

Take it as a Taunt, if you will.

I hope you enjoyed your Bandage Day.

I hope your Bandages fall to the ground before you do.

7/8/23

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