tears fell as the all too familiar scene re-enacted
so familiar but the pain does not cease
smiles turned into sobs
all appetite gone as he stormed
replaced by sorrow, tears and anger
plates of food sat forlornly on the table

she sat at the table
face in her small hands
hardly concealing the wet streaks down her cheeks
all she asked for was a peaceful dinner at home
nothing grand
nothing fantastic
just a simple peaceful meal
why cant even that simple wish be granted?

did they even remember
maybe it really is inconsequential