An Aside

Sometimes, I forget that my will is strong-
stronger than these hollow bones,
muscles rippling silently under sleek flesh.
Stronger than these gnashing teeth and fierce eyes.
My will is stronger still.
I am stronger than wheedling voices of hurt and discontent
which resonate occassionally through the chambers
of my heart which whisper,
"Go. Stay. Do this. Take that. Ignore. Wait."
Sometimes, I forget.
But today, I remember.