Some wounds
refuse to heal
because
we have yet to learn
to stop
prematurely picking
at the scabs
barely crusted over
or we unwittingly
shift our full weight
grinding joints
still freshly inflamed
the heat of the
irritation
cannot blow cool
so the wound remains
I know the feeling. Trauma often breeds self inflicted pain. I’m beginning to learn how to live in moderation and make space for healing. Thank you for this reminder so beautifully put.