“Sticks and stones may break my bones…”

But biology knows to heal

The physical cuts that will appear

Along with the aches and groans

But mental trauma varies much

From the wounds seen on the outside

For the healing timeline, mental pain does not abide

Days go by, and it still hurts like hell to the touch

Through grace and persistence and God above

Strength fills the cracks of mental ruin

From the power around me, inner healing will start brewing

What was once heartache becomes a heart of love

LG