by darkecstacy
Whilst this poem seems deeply personal and quite different to your other poems there is a strong 'voice' here. And the voice seems to challenge the reader to see the more than just the outward bravado, the 'adult' persona of the woman described. The phrase 'brittle gloss' strikes an almost sinister note. Disturbing and powerful.
Your voice here is bell-like. I love "brittle gloss around her void."