I resisted, afraid to face the
elements that strike protected skin.
Wrapped myself tighter and tighter in
our blanket, measuring its warmth
only against the cold outside.
Paralyzed in our bed
I begged you
with and without words
to pull back the covers because
I had grown too weak against
their weight.
And I recognize the frigidness
because I have felt the warmth.
And I feel the discomfort
because I have been so comfortable.
And I embrace the pain
because it means I am alive.
Thank you.
elements that strike protected skin.
Wrapped myself tighter and tighter in
our blanket, measuring its warmth
only against the cold outside.
Paralyzed in our bed
I begged you
with and without words
to pull back the covers because
I had grown too weak against
their weight.
And I recognize the frigidness
because I have felt the warmth.
And I feel the discomfort
because I have been so comfortable.
And I embrace the pain
because it means I am alive.
Thank you.