They gathered around me
They asked me what I was looking for
Answers. About us.
They all got closer and started to tune in
They all were filled with worry
The consensus was he does not treat you the way that You deserve
I thought it was silly
But followed the advice. Kind of.
10+ years later I knew what this all meant
To its fullness
When I was in the hospital recovering from my first sons childbirth
My husband rocked our son
Talking to him
He said lesson 1, protect your mothers dignity
As they closed a curtain in our room
I blushed
Like he had said I was beautiful
Instead of this practical thing
I knew what it meant so many years ago
When someone could be deemed
Not treating you as you deserve
Even if
They are saying you are beautiful
And their everything
And showering you with flowers and adornment
On this other road
This other level
In the other room
I knew finally, what it all had meant
And how deserving I had been
