You look around in wonder

How did I get here?

Hide your eyes from the glances of the others

Bitter judgement of the choices you made

In the name of love

Remember when he said forever

And you thought he meant happiness

Not the misery you lived

You think

It’s your fault

Because you couldn’t fix the myriad of pain he felt

He caused you

But your shame goes well

With your hospital gown

Falls open at the back but only exposes the blackness

Of his soul

You wonder if that sign above that door that reads Exit

Really is

Or is it just the doorway back to Hell?

Once you were strong

Once you believed in yourself

You look around in wonder

Where is she now?