bandaid

When we were young we would
Wear our bandaids so pridefully!
Because we had endured some kind of pain.
Now, we wear the scars on our wrists
Shamefully.
Because we have endured such pain.
Big news travels fast in small places
Such as peoples hearts.
In five seconds flat,
Our secret of suffering is out.
And malicious, viscous taunts stab at us
Like the razor blade did, only deeper.
Even though we've healed and we are
Stronger, and more real
Than those superficial Barbie Dolls
Will ever be, they have a power.
Their words get under our skin
And eat at our hearts.

butterfly

They say the struggles of the caterpillar
Give the butterfly strength to soar.
You'll soar higher than all the rest some day.
But, in my mind you already do.
A beautiful butterfly,
Soaring so far above the rest.
Giving me hope and strength,
A shoulder to cry on, a loving embrace,
When my world came crashing down.
If only I had your strength, your courage, your smile.
You're my hero as well as my best friend.
Remember that always.
You've saved me more than once, I want you to know.
I just wish I could've saved you.
But, to make up for past regret,
I'll always be here for you,
To give you a loving embrace, a shoulder to cry on.
I'll try and help you rebuild your world.
And someday, we'll soar together.
Two beautiful butterflies.