The time I broke my arm or

The time I got concussion

When I hit my head.

Being slapped in the face or

Scratching my skin

until I bled.

Losing nails and

Losing teeth, and

Throwing up in bed.

Nose bleeds and

Breakups; losing the one

I thought I’d wed.

None of these things

Compare to the thought

That she’d end up dead.

None of these things

Are more painful than

The life she has lead.