o body, my body,

I’m ashamed of my behavior lately

How I’ve treated you.

I forgot to love you, my love.

O Body, My Body,

You, my brave, strong protector.

We worked so goddamn hard to be a power couple.

I forgot.

I let him distract me from all the work I put into loving you unconditionally.

O Body, My Body.

I stopped sitting in the shower holding you.

We sat in that shower years ago, watching the blood circle the drain.

I promised it was the last time we would spend apart.

O Body, My Body.

It was this mind’s turn to protect you.

This mind’s turn to keep you safe.

O Body, My Body.

I saved you from the abuser just to turn around and become the nightmare.

O Body, My Body.

We are stronger than this valley.

I will love you again, you’ll see.

I will see you as I once did.

O Body, My Body.