treadcautiously
and i said to my body softly,
" I want to be your friend. "
it took a long breath and replied,
" I have been waiting my whole life for this. "
***
it's more personal than i would like to admit, this is a story about a girl who hates her body hoping for a day she might love it.
the absolutely beautiful cover is by my very dear friend @Aribellz