Lavender roses on a Thursday
You left gently at my door
Just so I could have a bouquet
While you’re gone for a weekend
To visit your family
I see the purple flowers
And I see your intention and dedication
I see you listening to me
And loving me in every soft petal
And in every thoughtful act
You left me feeling cherished and heard
When you left me lavender roses on a Thursday
Appreciating you
More and more each day
Finally being treated
With love and love and love
You think of me and my feelings
You don’t make everything about you
You care about my well-being
You go far, far, far above
The minimum I’ve been used to
Holding your hand
So tight
Relieved to see you
To see you’re okay
To know you’re taken care of
Knowing nothing else matters
Appreciating us together
I’ll let out know
When I’m back on steady ground
When my head isn’t in the clouds
And my heart isn’t soaring around
And I no longer feel like singing aloud
Because you make me feel like I’m not real
You make me feel dizzy and giddy
And like I’m allowed to feel
So I’ll let you know
When I’m back on steady ground
But I think I’ll keep floating
As long as you’re around
Turning pain into poetry
Trying to find beauty in trauma
Finding peace in anger
For justice will never be served
Abuse will continue
Understand that it is what it is
Accept that it is a part of being a woman
