a split of glow

Melfi wanted Tony to avenge her after the rape

She knew that he was her only hope--

(But then she knew that early in the game)

When her kit was “misplaced”

And the brute was released

She realized that polite

Was a checked cage

And professional code

would not contain her rage

I tell you now

I wanted him to hold me

 after the blow

He touched my arm meek

And warned me the neighbor was about

(But then I knew this early in the game)

Cold comfort

Cold comfort

Cold comfort

I write this

3 times in the dark

From where I sit,

I can see mothy leaves

And a split

Of glow.

Cold comfort
cold comfort.