I Was Listening

I was listening as she told me it wouldn’t cost extra to drop my married name.
I was listening when she said there would be money for the kids.
I was listening as she posed the questions that would provide for my needs.
I was listening when she asked me to fill out the necessary forms.
I was listening when my husband said, “Here’s the number to my lawyer.”
I was listening as he talked about the house and splitting up our belongings.
I was listening when he told me that all he really wanted was his chainsaw and the wood stove.
I was listening for any sound that my heart was breaking.

All that I heard, was silence.

Copyright Suzanne Norton 2014