Round 1
You have mistaken my kindness for weakness
And
My silence for ignorance
I am neither weak nor dumb
Your eyes meet mine
As we exchange a knowing look
A silent look that says so much
You pause
Wait
Expecting a reaction
My eyes are saying so much
You know
I know
That is enough
Round 2
You have assumed my silence is compliance
And that I am complicit, kindly unaware
We lock eyes
We are not looking at one another
We are locked in battle with one other
My defiant eyes let you know
I am neither complicit
Nor compliant
I’m very aware
You’ve done me wrong
I know
You know
Have you done enough?
Round 3
As I quietly put my clothes in a bag
You are watching
Stunned into your own silence
We have looked at one another
Locked eyes with one another
We’ve been silent
We’ve spoken
You’ve repented
I’ve forgiven
You mistook my kindness for weakness
I’ve given Enough
I’ve taken Enough
I’ve had Enough
