enigma
i forget that i have high pain tolerance
those needles are nothing compared to anxiety
i forget because i’m stubborn, easily captivated by my fears
i feel like a wound, painful and obvious
and now i have two on my face
one is for clarity, the other for intention
twice a day i must self-care
gentle soaks in saline solution
tenderly remove the debris and clotting
i’m learning to be generous with myself
so i can heal safely, free of scars.
