Why does no one say it?

Why does no one say it?

I thought I'd wake up stronger.
I thought one day I’d just be better.
I thought my body would be mine again.

Say what?

That healing is a trick mirror—
lean left, you’re fine,
lean right, and you see every crack.

What can you do?

I can sleep. I can wait.
I can listen to everyone telling me
about silver linings I can’t touch.

What do you want?

To move without measuring.
To swim without second-guessing.
To live without the weight of recovery.

And what do you get?

Another day of rationing steps,
of swallowing "at least you can"
like bitter medicine.

Why does no one say it?

Maybe they’re afraid.
Maybe they’re tired.
Maybe they think no one will answer.