Have You Noticed?

By RJ Barduhn

The usage of women as shields

in the middle of your heated altercation

translates as another form of hatred.

These ‘women’ you call bitches 

are young girls under a spell

containing ingredients 

specifically curated 

for an undeveloped palate. 

The easiest route is smoothed out in naivety.

A clean slate is better than one full of signals.

It’s the decked-out chameleon skin

He’s slipped over himself

to claim he’s her mentor.

A true educator draws a line

but he’s cast his line

purposely chosen a bait

glistening for the inexperienced.

All I see is a gutted worm.

All she sees is a diamond. 

All rooted in power.

All about worship. 

Some crave the untouched clay.

The ability to mould within his desires

Beneath his fingertips dipped in the pot of greed.

Expect the boredom

Following after

Once her skin sweats the memories

she’ll grow to resent later in life. 

It’s only a matter of time

Before the same ol’ words

The same ol’ tricks

The same ol’ gestures 

Are brought into the light.

A ribbon cut.

A statue unveiled.

A face unmasked.

Your mark is noticed.