I feel naked. When you look at me.

When you look past

the million deformities that smother my flesh.

Often, I feel like only you see them-

these deformities 

-and choose to ignore them.

Favouring the being this river reflects.

Favouring the unbreakable, infrangible,

unconquerable

person I pretend to be

when you're not around.

Call me when you need a knight

and I'll be there.

With my sword of air, shield of grass,

 putting on my armour of scars, collecting my broken body,

my fetid soul.

Ready, not to intrude as you defend yourself.

I'll watch you fight your own wars.

This river will be witness.

You don't need a knight in a broken armour,

You need a river that reflects you.

As you are.

Alive.

~