Steps

And then you remember

you've experienced loss before

you have been deprived of
bits and pieces
of yourself

scars do not go away
but they do blossom
if you care for them

you have to cherish
your garden
the roots
are full of pain
but the trees
are full of life

but don't always wait
for scars
to sow
sometimes you just have to
scatter the seeds
and see what happens

I feel like
maybe
I can make it
and that is good enough
for tonight.

Loss of Innocence by Sandra Acosta