I woke up fascinated by my body
I saw its shape
its brillance
presence
uniqueness
I perceived a woman
a beautiful person
who had eluded me over the years
whom I didn’t know
whom I wanted so much

I am a rose
I’m blooming
I smell
I lure
I please myself

I am a rose
I’m losing petals
I pluck them
I prick myself
I hurt myself