liberosis

conversations i have in the mirror

"is there anything I can do to help?"

i asked, but she shook her head

tears streaming down her face

i could feel there was much left unsaid

she stood in front me

and God did i want to hold her

broken to pieces,

she needed more than just a shoulder

"i'll put your pieces back together,

but i'm going to need your help

just remember you'll always have me,

even when you have no one else,"

our eyes no longer met

i could tell she was ashamed

her lips began to tremble

"i don't think i'll ever be the same"

the words resonated with me

pain struck through my chest

"please remember how remarkable you are,

and what happened was for the best,"

she began to shake

and repeated what I had said

unable to control her cries

or escape the thoughts in her head

she covered her ears as if to silence the voices

"it's going to be okay,

we just need to make better choices"

she nodded in agreement,

but i knew i wasn't much help

"you are amazing," i told her

"don't listen to anyone else

you are golden,

and your happiness means more to me than you think

i know i push you to the side,

but you're the most important thing

your smile is beautiful

i'm telling you to embrace it

your insecurities are what make you so remarkable

give yourself a little more credit,

a soldier is what you are

don't let one human turn you bitter

next time you're crying in the bathroom

i'm begging you to remember"