fight for yourself

my darling, i know it hurts.

you feel the ache in your bones

the soreness in your muscles

when you wake up in the morning.

my darling, i know you're hurt.

you feel weighed down by the pain

that you did not ask for.

the emotional scabs that still need to turn to scars.

my darling, get up.

i know you are angry and sad and hurting

but you are not finished with the fight.

you are resilient.

my darling, you are stronger than the pain.

you need to fight for yourself

defend your heart and your needs

and show yourself the love you deserve.