away from myself
the further I am from myself
the further I am away from you
the more I feel
the more I am able to be with you,
and us
the more I touch my hurt
not fearing the pain
the more I can hold
the less I blame you
triggering me
the more I voice
stepping into my shadow
the more you can listen
and be present when I need you to
loving you does not hurt
expecting my wounds won’t show does