Does it hurt?

Good.

No, I am not wishing pain upon you.

I just know what it means.

What a blessing it is.

That you continue to draw breath still.

***

It hurts because you are past it.

The damage has already occurred and yet you remain.

The throbbing, dull persistent ache.

Tingling across the skin like a loose thread.

Process required though unwanted.

Something that you know all too well.

***

The only way forward is up.

Healing is yours.

Resolution of a problem you carried for so long.

It is never comfortable.

Starts with a cry and ends with a whimper.

But always has an end.

***

I do not wish you pain.

I wish you the healing you need.

Drawn into your being.

Resolution you will not need a repeat of.

So if it hurts, good.

Better to get it right the first time.