Praying Someone Will Notice

Disgusted and scared,
I roll this hairbow
back towards my wrist,
hoping no one will notice
the slight addition
to my nighttime attire.
I remember how I used to feel
so relaxed and so clean
after leaving the bathtub.
I would put on my
fresh pajamas
and somehow the day's worries
became less prevalent
in my mind.
Tonight, as I stepped from the tub,
I slipped into my pajamas
and noticed a single round band.
It was white
the color of purity
How ironic.
Flashbacks of the band
holding my hair back
as I angrily attempted
to regain my own purity
flooded my mind.
Suddenly, the day's worries
became not only prevalent,
but frantic and haunting.
I can never seem to escape
Maybe I don't want to
Disgusted and scared,
I take this pain
this anger
this fear
and I shove it inside, praying no one will notice…

I'm praying someone will notice.

1/01/02

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