Unspoken Thoughts I

goodbye 2023

The year was full of highs and lows,

It was definitely God and a chosen few

who helped me make it through.

Senior year had me in a chokehold, 

all while dealing with dramas and an ex.

But then both high school and college graduation came next.

Just when I thought the worst was over, 

university applications time rolled around,

and I wondered if I was good enough,

if my grades and "smarts" would get me in,

cause sometimes I simply can't win.

But my prayers were answered, and I got in.

I was even getting ready for moving out and dorm life,

and once again, I thought the worst was well behind. 

But just a couple months later,

I was betrayed by a close friend,

someone I had thought I could trust.

Someone who treated my secret like dust, 

someone who swore,

is now someone I trust no more.

Then I ran away from my home,

but my problems caught up to me once again, this time worse.

Despite the things that had happened before,

I settled into university life, 

distracted myself by studying and aiming for good scores.

Now I'm decently alright,

there's still things that I fight, 

emotions and strained toxic relationships. 

But I look forward to 2024,

I'll be stronger, wiser, and keep working towards my goals.

Goodbye 2023, 

you were hectic but essential for the growth of my mind and soul.