whispered words of affection into my arms

stained with the bruises from your first touch

I welcome it. 

singing songs of faith and love and truth

drowning screams and the sounds of fear from this morning

I listen to it. 

kisses that intoxicate and lust and fill me

bitemarks ignored from when you pushed into me

I don't fight it. 

twist and spin and lick your sugar-coated lips

candy teeth and milk-laden breath

From all the sweet, sweet lies that we tell. 

I will stay

here in your arms

Spin me a tale and kiss into my lips

Tell me a story of our own abusive love.