she's bruised
and broken
by repeated
striking of sticks
penetrating
in her bones.
but she doesn't
need anything
aside from a pair
of safety pins
safety pins to
patch torn skin
and flesh.
to keep the
damaged self
in place.
⸺getting to know safety pins
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crying over spilled milk
Poetrycrying over spilled milk is a series of poems that often forms a lump in my throat; aching and burning, waiting to be spoken. you can be upset, worried, or unhappy about something that cannot be changed.
