A Question of Energy

by Amber Coverdale Sumrall

I’m not diminished

            by this loss of limb

I’m more than

            the sum of my parts

to deny my scars

            is to deny my power

the core of heat in each cell.

I’ve got wires humming

            juice surging

                        detours on the path

it takes less time now

less resistance

to complete the circuit.

                        I’m well grounded

                                    you can touch me

                                                without a shock.