Cold feet doubts concealed

Ulterior motives in time revealed

Disclaimer fine prints

Upon the breach of a one flesh contract

Vows to self for plausible conditions

For separation sequences

Like the countdown

Of time bomb cardiac unrest

Divorce receptions

Nails in the coffin of the sacred

Going through the motions

Of a revoked license for intimacy

For procedural acts of integrity

Files & witness verification

Testify to love & the killer

Sentenced to life regretting

Without the chance for parole

Incarcerated

Let justice prevail

To shackle dirty hands

& un-clench the fists thrown

With advantages taken

Espoused to self-gratification

When did love become a nightmare?

When lies were told at the altar

Under veils of paper-thin promises

& devotion was all one sided

Where mercy mocks a plea to enable

A codependent abuser

Without a heart to speak of…