like Salem

like Salem

yes, I know you tried
said you were a friend
cloaked Baptist religion, thanked Jesus
and lied

from your stomach,
souled her thirst
to start a fire--a giant's jealousy
born a dark and bitter curse

the giant pounced
finally, a stitch who can stand me
daring to brand me
back stabbing ploys
willing to band me

another giant wrought
said she was bigger than me
with her coyish smile
heavier than me she piled the brie
but in Jesus' name, that fire
wasn't meant for me

my God say no, and gave me the rain
to wash off the hate,
the bitter rival that stained
'cause I was not born to bare her pains

Sista girl , I'm still alive
my God said no-- not like Salem
where your jealously
would've easily burned
and hanged'em


written by Crystal K.