A. Riel Regan
Wounded Kitchen (CW: domestic violence)
Bruises, scars, and gaping wounds
mar the walls of my parent's kitchen
at various stages of healing.
I can't remember why they're there,
and only barely recall who caused them.
Mother's fist caused the deep bruise by the sink.
Sister's boot, the scar above the vent.
The newest gaping wound?
My head spins.
My mother is screaming.
My sister is thrashing.
My head pounds.
mar the walls of my parent's kitchen
at various stages of healing.
I can't remember why they're there,
and only barely recall who caused them.
Mother's fist caused the deep bruise by the sink.
Sister's boot, the scar above the vent.
The newest gaping wound?
My head spins.
My mother is screaming.
My sister is thrashing.
My head pounds.