14/02/2026
A Valentine to the Woman in the Mirror
February wraps the world in red,
In roses, ribbons, words unsaid,
In heart-shaped boxes tied with lace,
And love that seems for every face.
But I stand here in softer light,
Button straining just a little tight,
Tracing lines I’ve tried to hide,
Carrying battles deep inside.
I’ve known the dance of start again,
Of Monday vows and “this time then,”
Of scales that judge, of jeans that blame,
Of hope that flickers like a flame.
I’ve called myself the harshest names,
Let shame referee my games,
Said “after this,” “when life feels right,”
“I’ll love me more when I’m more light.”
And Valentine’s Day whispers low,
Of candlelight and perfect glow,
Of slipping into something slim,
Of being chosen—cherished—him.
But love is not a smaller size,
Not shrinking hips or thinning thighs,
Not numbers flashing cold and blue,
That measure worth like they once knew.
Love is every choice I make
To rise again for my own sake,
To walk despite the ache and doubt,
To turn the inner critic out.
It’s choosing fruit when cake calls loud,
Standing tall though not yet proud,
Drinking water, lacing shoes,
Fighting urges I could use.
It’s saying, “Body, we’re a team.
You’ve held my stress, my silent scream.
You’ve carried kids, and grief, and years—
You’ve weathered storms and hidden tears.”
This Valentine’s, I light a flame
Not just for passion, not for name,
But for the woman still in fight,
Who shows up daily, despite.
For every pound that came from pain,
From long nights, loss, and heavy rain,
From putting others first in line—
This healing heart is still divine.
So here’s to roses yet to bloom,
To space reclaimed in every room,
To loving me as I begin—
Not “when,” not “then,” but in this skin.
And if love knocks upon my door,
I’ll greet it whole—not waiting more.
For the truest Valentine I’ll see
Is the one becoming free—
The one who stumbles, still stands tall,
Who dares to rise after each fall.
This year my heart is mine to mend—
And that is love that will not end 💕
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