Illness
became
the sum of self.
Slow,
careful movements
trying to keep pain
quiet.
Sudden change,
too much strength,
passion,
became
terrifying.
Wild girl
made calm
and corralled.
No fear,
flying headlong,
became
torturous stillness
for far too long.
Fear becomes a habit.
All days
should be as a lion.
The creative side of Melissa
