Maybe a Comma Is Best
“Stubble in the Woods” — Sabrina Farley
What if I end on question marks? Could my life have a different affect?
Would the laughter mean more?
Would it matter what I wore?
Would you be less of a whore?
The question mark in my spine has caused me trouble enough.
I’ll try the next door.
I could end on an ellipse . . . Leave my life with possibilities . . .
My hair used to be a respectable brown . . .
A smile that turned into an unending frown . . .
The day you didn’t wear your wedding gown . . .
The ellipsis in my throat has caused me pain enough.
I’ll try the next town.
An exclamation mark ending could be flashy! My life was always such a thrill!
I had enough money to spend!
There’s a restaurant I’d have loved to recommend!
You should have stopped trying to call your stupid ex-boyfriend!
The exclamation mark in my legs has caused me falter enough.
I’ll try the next trend.
Yes, the period is a simple ending. Facts and statements composed my life.
My tires had an annoying little squeak.
There was a presentation that needed a tweak.
Maybe no one loved you because you were just too meek.
The period in my eyes has caused me strife enough.
I’ll try the next week.
