I roll up my sleeves
just like you have asked.
Around those who might
understand.
I show the baby scars,
a checkerboard of tan and pink.
A forearm wearing a heart.
Please watch my face for emotions
as I watch yours react.
I'll see you accept or reject
the girl wearing this broken body.
Jan 5, 2016
Jan 5, 2016 at 9:18 PM UTC
I roll up my sleeves
just like you have asked.
Around those who might
understand.
I show the baby scars,
a checkerboard of tan and pink.
A forearm wearing a heart.
Please watch my face for emotions
as I watch yours react.
I'll see you accept or reject
the girl wearing this broken body.
