She cracked me
Those piercing eyes
The ones I thought I only had
Turning their power upon me

             But you should thank her                                                             ­           
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Laying my flaws out
with the morning laundry
Practicing acupuncture
with my insecurities

But you should thank her                                                             ­           
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For I truly asked for it
Breaking the wall with my hands
Giving myself to the painful typhoon
She called love
  
But you should thank her                                                             ­                                                                              ­                 

Without that hurt
I couldn't appreciate your soft zephyr
Resting in my wings
I appreciate this softness
After leaving the storm