Counting Bruises Poem by Melanie Emikohe

Counting Bruises

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I am done counting bruises
taking selfies of blotches
as reminders that I am entitled
to my pain

There are some mirrors
that are kind, say I am lovely
I just want to take a dallying stroll
unmanaged by traffic light

When I stopped brooding
tabulating who wronged who
is when I see my hues multiply
I don't assume compliments

Melanie Emikohe
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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