[Miscellany]

You are putting on your suit of armour 

And sharpening your thoughts

And steeling your smile

And checking your shoulder blades for hooks

Not just in case.

...just because,

you’re so sure

That this girl doesn’t get that other life.

She gets this life

This war

This reality

Outside her front gate

And you know that the softness, heart, wistful pretty dreams and generous moments that sometimes happen

Are always borrowed 

And never hers to keep.

This world is a vicious dog bite 

This new day is a growl on the wind.

You are always ready for the snap of sharp teeth

You are always ready

To walk

And though you have no legs

Walk you still must

That’s on your very best day