when the stars rose in the sky

i wondered what it was like

to be you

with the mid of my palm held close to my chest

i wept for the man i never knew

and would never know

an exhale left my lips

my tears dried under bright, vivid constellations

it was okay

it was okay, to never know the truth

why you beat me, until i stood

no more

despite saying

you loved me

it was okay

because i was here

born again

alive

born again