This Body Will Be Corpse

Written by: Ivy Rose Marsh

Photo by Olenka Kotyk

This Body Will Be Corpse

I am no longer willing to protect others at the expense of myself.

I am no longer a soldier to the world.

I will take care not to be reckless or crude,

But I will not sacrifice myself for your comfort.

This will perturb those who have grown accustomed.

Those who have not,

Will cheer.