All the Time

Tiny traces become

deep gouges

with years of use,

on the face

on the mind

patterns of fate and choice.

Sometimes those scar lines

are self abuse

learned through experiences

and repeated

over and over.

Teaching yourself new ways

and learning new grooves

takes time too.

But time can smooth

the old wounds

and carve out

beautiful new patterns

in your life

like the moko on a chin,

that dance to the

tune of love.

Remember to smile.

You're worth it

all the time.