She's not invested in splitting hairs.
she only disagrees because she cares.
a modifier dangling from her dramatic lips
strictly speaking she never trips
or, when waxing on grammatic, slips.
Her voice employs my breath,
implores my attention,
impairs my judgement,
invades my conscience
with armies of memories,
fits of despair,
declarations of war
and delusions of surrender.
I need no defense.
I am lost and giddy in defeat.
My residence razed
my menu fouled and forgotten.
Pride has no function in the aftermath of a slaughter.
I will not accept mercy.
