This is my story,

painted across my skin,

telling tales of where I've been

and the battles I have faced.

My mother always told me to be

proud of my lightening bolts (stretch marks),

but how can I when society frowns

upon them?

Disgusted by someone's natural body?

But believe me when I say,

I will wear them with pride one day.

-A.C.B.

Published: April 26th, 2018
Word Count: 71 words