careful

over time
this too will
heal, will stitch
itself right up
and the wound
will fold over
onto itself and
be a soft hard
ridge of skin
protecting skin.
and you will
almost forget
about that broken
heart, that mistep
or fall down
the stairs, but
the next time
you'll grab
the wall, hold
the rail as you
descend once
again towards her
or someone that
resembles her.