Those Who Live in Grass Houses

Return

Return

Bianca, it’s you, isn’t it?
I thought when I heard your voice…
and you a detective inspector
after twenty years gone missing
oh, let me look at you
what, you’ve reopened the case?
but you would know more…
did he treat you bad?
I had terrible thoughts
how I missed you, Bianca
but if he never touched you
so many years restrained
I understand
if I’d known who I’d have killed him then
so I don’t see how I can help
so much time has passed
but now you’re back
we can build anew
if you can’t trace him
and I never could
why waste the time that’s left us
with mere revenge
yes, I know it’s justice
but if you’re so intent
he holds you still enchained
but if you must
will you return to me
Bianca?


House Martell

Line count: 28, word count: 138
Free verse
For The North Remembers, Mirror Mirror Prompt 4 Poetry
Prompt: 20 years after your daughter was abducted, a detective finds you to reopen the case. The detective turns out to be your daughter.