steam obscuring sight
a smile perched beneath a nose
running with regret
faltering resolve
eyes roaming
looking for a future it can not see clearly
hands move to wipe away condensation
a wet that will not dry
tears march down skin
soggy sadness leaving salty streaks
the flavor of hopeful
body trembling as unsteady hands
comb through anxious hair
then rest on a belly
rented out to butterflies
she didn't know the need
for acceptance
compassionate smiles
from friends turned strangers
had no idea it could make her heart so heavy
her pockets full of second chances
breathing in the steam
exhaling expectation
adjusting her smile
smoothing the wrinkles in her confidence
releasing her reflection in the mirror
ready
finally
to face her demons
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