"The small of my back has seen so much–my vertebrae are a printing press andI leave copies of..."

“The small of my back has seen so much–

my vertebrae are a printing press and

I leave copies of myself in every bed I’ve ever slept.

This ache is an old one, indeed; so I’m sorry

for all the things I made you carry for me.

But no one ever tells you that when

you’re picking up your heart, you

better be lifting with your knees.”

- LETTERS TO MY BODY: THE BACK, by Ashe Vernon (via latenightcornerstore)