After Relapse

Body, forgive me.

I didn't treat you with the love and respect you deserve.

A few people in life had such an impact on the way I treated you.

Body, forgive me.

Because one pereson did something after I said no, I turned on you.

Body, forgive me.

For all the times I didn't nourish you, thinking it's what I deserved.

Body, forgive me.

For all the scars I gave you. Physically, mentally, emotionally.

Body, forgive me.

I still struggle with myself, with wanting to take care of you.

Body, forgive me.

You've been nothing but kind.

Body, forgive me.

I have been a monster.

Body, forgive me.

I promise I will try and do better.

Body, please forgive me so I can forgive myself.

(This poem was inspired by Relapse by Blythe Baird.)