the woman in the mirror
rarely glances at me
she averts her eyes
to avoid
telling me lies
but today
i caught her
staring at me
while naked in the bathroom
all vulnerability and mother scars
above wet thighs
cradling a patch
of a native woman’s dark hair
my god
how she smiled and smiled
6 replies on “while naked in the bathroom”
Just a beautiful living moment
Thank you warmly.
love all of me, baby. love this affirmation
Damn right. Thanks, Stacy Michelle.
girl I have enjoyed reading your work today. has definitely inspired me. Keep writing down the bones
Wow, thank you for saying that…and for feeling it.