If we could go back to a simpler time,
I suppose things would be easier,
But would they better?
For you or for me?
Something in my heart answers negatively.
Somehow things always happen for a reason,
Even if we don't always understand or like it,
I am happy that so many friendships have ended,
For with their end, I have discovered myself,
I have learned more of who I am.
I guess I lost myself along the way,
But I am back on track,
So many compromises and allowances I've made over the past few years,
Letting things slide by without any care for how I feel,
Dusting myself off, I am no longer the world's doormat.
The world can take care of itself,
And I will take care of me,
I am done cleaning up everyone else's messes,
None of you have a servile friend here anymore,
We are on equal terms or we are not at all.
I have no interest in being a tissue paper to dry your eyes,
Or someone who picks up the pieces every time things blow up in your faces,
I've changed; I'm back to the old me again,
The tower of strength I once used to be,
I'd rather be on my own than be surrounded by your selfishness.
It's time you start doing things for yourself,
If I am not allowed the occasional whine, then neither are you,
If I cant cry neither can you,
Don't give me your double standard rules,
Letting go of all your negativity, I went through my own self-discovery.
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A Voice Unheard - Part II: Poetry
Poetry"A Voice Unheard" is an anthology of both prose and poetry covering topics related to human life and the struggles humans go through manoeuvring human relationships. It deals with issues that people don't normally feel comfortable expressing or deal...