I feel naked. When you look at me.
When you look past
the million deformities that smother my flesh.
Often, I feel like only you see them-
these deformities
-and choose to ignore them.
Favouring the being this river reflects.
Favouring the unbreakable, infrangible,
unconquerable
person I pretend to be
when you're not around.
Call me when you need a knight
and I'll be there.
With my sword of air, shield of grass,
putting on my armour of scars, collecting my broken body,
my fetid soul.
Ready, not to intrude as you defend yourself.
I'll watch you fight your own wars.
This river will be witness.
You don't need a knight in a broken armour,
You need a river that reflects you.
As you are.
Alive.
~
KAMU SEDANG MEMBACA
A Symphony Of Darkness [WATTYS 2018 LONGLIST] [COMPLETE]
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