The Favorites

by Layne Fargo

When I was strong and self-assured, people recoiled from me. They told me I was too competitive, too ambitious, too much. But when I was brought low, bruised and bleeding, a princess in need of rescue instead of a conquering queen, they loved me.

tattoo this on me

I hope you’ll still love what’s left of me when I’m done.

you’ve ruined me. I’m yours, body and soul,