break

Break.

“break.”—is this how you break a man? Magical toothless smiles and eyes like his. Is this how you break a man from the world he knows into what he will become? Is this how you break a man? Graceful figure forming and clumsy tears. Is this how you break a man from circles of denial into knowing what is his? Is this how you break a man? Soft low tones and fits of laughter. Is this how you break a man from clinging so tightly onto himself and seeing someone new? Is this how you break a man? Protruding mounds of tender flesh. Is this how you break a man from wet dreams and magazines? Is this how you break a man? Midnight walks home past curfew and a virgin scent. Is this how you break a man from copper zippers, denim, and cloth? Is this how you break a man? Loud cries and strong lungs gasping for breath. Is this how you break a man from being a young boy? Is this how you break a man? Belly bruises, cinderblocks, and fire. Is this how you break a man from child’s play, video games and rock bands? Is this how you break a man? Confusion and fear and un-called for tears. Is this how you break a man of dirty habits like a musty closet. Is this how you break a man? Soft underground kisses and sensual touches. Is this how you break a man’s heart?

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