Tagged: bruises

some encounters leave

some encounters leave
bruises – accidental or
on purpose matters

less than whether the imprint
leaves an emotional scar
.
20210127:0143
y

two bruises into

two bruises into
the morning, counting only
the corners that i

remember – some days just shrink
a little, wrinkling our spaces
.
20201024:1512
y

in the early

in the early
stages of
dismissal, we
covet our
bruises
like
badges – no rubbing
alcohol
here – secretly
trading one
affirming
weakness
for another
.
20100905:1928
y