Hides

On the days

They are in each other’s arms

On the nights

They are at each other’s throats

They wander through the fields

Until the church bell rings true

Animals watch from their hides

At the unfortunate two

Alcohol on their breath

They finally reach home

Conversation turns louder

And the intensity grows

“How could you?

Why would you?

Who do you think you are?

I’ve stood by you

I’ve loved you

Just for who you are”

She pushes him once

He pushes her back

He pushes her harder

Both of them snap

The sky turns red

As his face turns white

The bell rings again

As it turns midnight

“How could you?

Why would you?

Who do you think you are?

I’ve stood by you

I’ve loved you

Just for who you are”