I Love When Women Swear

When the words don’t get caught

in their teeth to be flossed out later

discretely, politely.

When the words just come – a wet gush

and splatter over walls like graffiti

framed in a museum

neatly, arty.

When the words punctuate

the passion that erupts from

the moment and spills like

numbers falling off a clock

tidily, sharply.

When the words are released

from the throat like a guttural

scream that floats in the sky

to dissipate an ending echo

quietly, peacefully.

I love when women swear

to forever stand by your side

passionately, proudly.

Nicole Zwolinski

@nicolezwrites

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