SerenWise

Lemon Rind

You disgust me,

Using me as a tool

For your dominating fantasies;

I’m not to be devoured

By your salacious eyes

And slathering lips.

I’m no innocent creature

Small and submissive,

To use as you please

And discard like debris.

I’m not a delicacy,

A sweetly candied flower;

Take a bite of me,

And you would taste

I’m sour - 

My skin like a rind

Tough from abuse

Years of misuse,

Treat me with respect

Or don’t waste my time.