find the backbone,
so we can free it all,
beginning with core

what has muscled its way in
without invitation or permission
perhaps without notice
will melt and rush down vertebrae
a river of relief

what has shocked or frozen us
or chased us around
will boil in each cell and steam back to skin
a river of release

what has spun us blindfolded
and shoved a weapon into our hands
will stand and stare
then turn and flee
as we untie our bonds
by feeling ourselves
for ourselves,
free

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