Strangers

Strangers
 
He grabbed me by the throat,
Cutting off all my air supply
I struggled and strained.
Promising myself that I would win
His hand took mine
Like we weren’t strangers anymore
And I slapped him in the face,
Breaking skin with my nails
Scarlet, preposterous droplets scattered on my shirt
He thrust his hips so they ground against my own
I spat on his designer shoes
And he smiled like a screw
Conquer and control is what he came for
But I won’t spread my legs without a price
He doesn’t ask or persuade
Just takes and drives me home
I won’t enjoy his attack
I won’t even make a sound
Don’t kiss me goodnight
Tenderly caressing my shoulder,
The tangle of sheets and the empty pillow
This has become greater than I thought
And we aren’t even strangers anymore