Saturday, March 1, 2025

Powerless (Part 1 - "Compliance")

She lets go,
not because she wants to,
but because the fight has already left her.

The floor rises to meet her knees.
Her mouth falls open,
not to speak,
not to protest,
just empty,
waiting.

Without resistance
she complies,
like a rag doll.
Silent,
powerless,
inanimate.

 

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