You said you felt trapped inside an absence
Nothing tasted good in months
You unbu*toned your shirt above the waist
Pulled your pants down around your thighs
And placed my hands against a scar
I heard you draw in a breath
Shallow, let it out
Preface all the ones you know you're meant to hold
You tightened your grip:
“Can you tell where she was while my body recognized her?
This is where she stayed until I had to cut her out.”
There's no cause for guilt in the weight that you carry
I still lay my peace against your frame
You grow stronger in your action
Even if you need someone to help stabilize your will
Your voice shakes to draw the crest higher
True bravery is making a decision for yourself
And our bodies determine no portion of our worth
There's no shame to be found in taking care of yourself;
No loss to uncover in the way you survive
We do what we have to do, and that's all
I made the decision to break the bottle with my fist
To slump against the house
To pull the gla** from my hand
We sprawl across each other and never get up again
No one speaks for you
Not me
Not anyone
You are yours and yours to keep