HomePart BLove/Hate Part B Love/Hate I was embarrassed when you first showed up That first night And my agony at your existence It intensified over time I am so sorry that I hated you For so long, every single day Ever since I can remember, actually I have wished you away I pinched you out when you were young Drowned you in hot and sticky liquid when you were grown Patted you for a minute, only to rip you out Of the only home you’ve ever known I sent sparks shooting into your core To shake you up from within When I got tired and didn’t want to deal, I resorted to beheading But you, you always came back You didn’t let my shame discourage you Nor the playground taunts, the supermodels, The judgemental friends, the Cosmo issues You drowned out that petty voice “I like it smooth” (well, fuck you) And those insane comments from the boys “Keep it clean” (bitch, please) It took me decades to understand why you still hug me tight on cold nights Why you always stuck by me, why you never cared See, the thing is, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with body hairby Greeshma RajeevIllustration credits: Raphaelle Camarcat Part B Editor Share This March 15, 2019