While the bees buzzed and the trees sighed,
\nI was not yet created.
\nYou were only ten
\nMoving in unknown terrain
\nSeeking their attention
\nDesperate to belong.<\/p>\n
I was poised at the end of the tree thorn
\nWaiting to bestow upon your brow
\nThe kiss of pain and blood
\nThat will mark you for the rest of your life
\nReminding you that you do
\nNot need their acceptance.<\/p>\n
I, birthed by flesh torn without feeling or sound.
\nWhen you emerged from the forest with your prize
\nCrimson rivers along your nose
\nComrades running to your aid, to
\nRepair the tear rent in the
\nTapestry of your face.<\/p>\n
I am still here, pale and shiny with age
\nA reminder of a time
\nWhen you sought approval from those
\nUnworthy of your presence.
\nI am here reminding you to
\nApprove of yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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