Bent-can

It felt like you settled

Because my damage was great

But you always loved

The parts that I hate

When I hold your hand

My past is erased

It’s you and me

I’ve found my place

Like scratch and dent

I was valued less

A walking tornado

Wrapped in a dress

When laid bare

You loved my scars

Healed my mind

With your guitar

And learned to fix

My bent-can heart

Now I look at you

And our child

Reliving the day

I walked down the isle

Still broken but more secure

And happier than

I ever was before

My wounds have scabbed

But you won’t run

If they bleed

Like when the happuned

Like scratch and dent

I was valued less

A walking tornado

Wrapped in a dress

When laid bare

You loved my scars

Healed my mind

With your guitar

And learned to fix

My bent-can heart

You reached for me

In my hurt

And showed me what

I deserve

You are my mirror now

And I can see

That I deserve love

For being me

Like scratch and dent

I was valued less

A walking tornado

Wrapped in a dress

But you showed me

The truth

It’s not the value they give

Or even you

The truest words I’ve ever felt

Is that i am the value

I give myself