Push-ups and Pushing On

Face, flushed and stoic

Thoughts, unwelcome

Mid-push-up

“I’m not supposed to be here.”

Jump

Push

Breathe

“If I were pregnant I wouldn’t be able to do this.”

Jump

Push

Breathe

“I would be three months along now.”

Jump

Push

Breathe

Belly, flat against the floor

Push

Breathe

Palms over face

Gasp

Breathe

Fingers open the door

Walk

Breathe

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Push