My own love

How in the world do I make this OK?

How am I to fix this,

more importantly,

is it my responsibility to do so?

Heavens knows I'm a classic martyr

taking on the worlds troubles and pains,

making them my own,

until they're better. 

And then they fly away from me,

healed and moved on with life.

When do I choose to heal myself?

I think it's time I find my own healer

my own martyr

my own love. 

written: 10/20/12