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Broken Bone Breakup

A Nonet

By Ruth StewartPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Broken Bone Breakup
Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash

I look down at my naked body,

resting in the warm gentle bath

No black bruises, no scratches, none.

Healing inside and out,

It's all over now,

Violence gone.

Future, bright.

At last,

FREE!

heartbreak

About the Creator

Ruth Stewart

Ruth is disabled - ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia. Pro-women, always. Married with adult children. Dog and bird parent. Lives in Scotland, UK

"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." Caroline Flack

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    Written by Ruth Stewart