Cuts and open flesh
Knitted, patched neatly
Scars and bruises
Hidden beneath the fabrics
Pressed firmly, steadily
Smoothing out irregularity
Rubbed over and over
Blending shades of color
A walking, talking imperfection
A reject under overhaul
A fragmented persona
A damaged soul
Careful not to pull a loose string
May take some time to stop the bleeding
Can stand my ground after a few smites
Dem words are knives and deeds are strikes
A walking, talking imperfection
A reject under overhaul
A fragmented persona
A damaged soul
