EMBRACING ME

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I used to be a cry baby
Weeping out my frustration into cold sheets
But now I've ceased
I only give a smirk and a weak shake of my head

I used to be a people pleaser
Loving every breathing person and making them smile
Now, my focus shifted
I'm seeing that cracked lady in the mirror
All I want to do is make her happy

I gave them more than a cent
Handing out a penny for every passing thought
But now I'm broke
And I don't give a dime

Your thoughts perish with you

You say "black",
She says "white"
He says it's "indigo"
And I used to listen
Running confused each time

But now I chose ɓℓµε
Cos that has been my color from the start.

Changing whose reports I listen to
I stick with my Maker's

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