halaghag

the throbbing stops
after a succession
of blows you get tired
you lose consciousness
then you
will wake up again,
you're still you...
except for some bruises
except for the shame
you're still you
after all of these
you're still you
except that you will
never again look
someone straight
in the eye.
but you're still you

after everybody regarded
you as a scum
you're still you
except that now
they will spit on you,
but you're still you

no one recognizes you
anymore
but you're still you
despite all the dirt
all the stink
and all the shame

you're still you...