RisingVoice

Used to fold my edges in

Say “it’s fine”and call it peace

Bit my tongue so hard it bled

Called that “learning to be sweet”

Tiny “sorry”s on repeat

Shrinking in a borrowed name

Now my shadow doesn’t fit me

So I’m stepping out of frame

I got sugar in my spine now

Soft but I don’t break down

Silk with a steel sound

Watch me watch me

Blooming in a straight line

High heel on that old doubt

Pretty with a sharp mind

Watch me watch me rise

Therapist got me unpacked

Little girl big panic bag

Every tear a secret map

Led me back to where I’m at

Talking to my body nice

Lip gloss on a battle cry

“Too much”is my favorite size

You can stay or step aside

I got sugar in my spine now

Soft but I don’t break down

Silk with a steel sound

Watch me watch me

Blooming in a straight line

High heel on that old doubt

Pretty with a sharp mind

Watch me watch me rise