Band aids

I want to hold you

like I did when

you were little

I want to smooth

that little crease

the one between your eyes

until the confusion

goes away

 

I want to be your hero

like I was back then

you know, when

Big Sisters were cool

and you were sweet

and life was easy

and band aids fixed

everything…

 

I want to find those

awesome old

Wonder Woman

band aids

remember them?

I’d kiss one,

and place it

Just

so!

It would calm your

tired brain

no more seizures,

no more mood swings,

no hazy glaze over

cognac colored eyes.

 

I want to fix you,

take the broken pieces

tape them back together

glued with the labels

of countless shrinks

and nurses.

But… I can’t.

Author's Note

just a quickie - something's off, and I can't figure out what.

Reviews

[TJ]

this was tragic and beautiful. exploring the loving relationship and the sadness that you can't protect someone from everything and sometimes you can't fix them when that's all you want. The relationship is so happy but the situation is filled with sadness. Really loved that conflict and really loved this piece.
Something IS off in the flow but I can't figure what it is either. Try rewording some lines just to find what works
enjoyed this