I practice speaking
to myself
like I would
an old friend:
I should’ve known better / you did the best you could in that moment
look at my scars / they are proof of everything you’ve healed from
am I doing enough / look how much you’ve accomplished already
I was so stupid / you learned so much from that time
it’s too late / you still have time
will I ever be enough / I love you
How often I forget
the power of words-
the power
of befriending myself.