Stitches
She has so many stitches now, she
barely feels the poke of the needle.
Stitches in her eyes, to hold back her
tears.
Stitches in her lips, to hold her smile
in place.
Stitches to hold her arms on, after
holding herself together for so long.
Stitches in her fingers, to count the
number of times she's been hurt.
Stitches in her toes, to keep her
balance when the world tries to knock her down.
Stitches in her legs, to hold her up
when she wants to fall.
Stitches in her belly, which bear the
hope of the future, and bring her unknown fears.
Stitches in her heart. So many wounds.
So much heartache.
Stitches barely hurt now.
Stitches never heal.
So much thread.....
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