The Curriculum
They met at university.
when she enrolled
in a bachelor’s degree
she never meant to pursue.
He was her professor.
First semester:
Love bombing.
Second semester:
Isolation.
Third semester:
Humiliation.
Fourth semester:
Gaslighting.
Fifth semester:
Blame-shifting.
Sixth semester:
Lifelong PTSD.
I listened to your honesty,
maintaining my own sanity.
Acting unfazed—
worthy of an Oscar.
In reality,
I was furious.
I couldn’t help you.
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Student/teacher outcome is usually not bright. Sorry for this experience, but I thank you for sharing!
I am a bit confused by your comment. If possible please clarify so I understand you better. That being said, please understand that the poems I write is not about me. That’s the beauty of creative writing, we don’t have to tell the truth.