dance around our living room,
not the issue we're avoiding.

stand up for the things about ourselves
we'd rather apologize for.

skip a day of cardio because we lost track of time
at the mall.

accept the bumps and scars
even if they're all over our face.

never weigh the worth of experience
by the odds of getting hurt.

perfect what we love,
what we look forward to,
what works for us.

value the power in our words,
not just the strength in our arms.

appreciate beauty for what it is,
not it's potential to fit into a box.

appreciate our beauty,
however unsquare it might be.

and never
never waste time chasing
people
things
ideas
that never intended to be caught.