It’s Not My Fault

It’s not my fault he choked me, right at work.
It’s not my fault he got fired.
I am terrified that he will get hired… back at my job.
Terrified of what he might do.
It’s not my fault the police got involved.
He did it to himself to cause my grief.
It’s not my fault I didn’t defend myself.
What was I to do?
He stood there, choking me, while I sat,
Dumbfounded and scared.
Wondering if he would ever let go.
I prayed it would be soon.
I was afraid to move.
Afraid that he would get hurt if I did something.
When he left, I ran crying.
Couldn’t, wouldn’t show him my tears.
Strength failed me.
It’s no longer my fault.
I’ve moved on, it’s over.