Feel the chokehold,
Around your neck,
As the devastating news,
Comes out of her mouth.
You can't breath,
Your pearls enclosing your neck,
Swallow your sadness,
Pull them off.
Your dress,
Squeezing your lungs,
Pushing your air out,
But not coming in.
Reach for the back,
Pull as hard as you can,
Feel the release,
As you unzip.
Finally.
You're free.