Created: February 3, 2022

I asked you why you loathe who you are
And you poured out your heart, oh so raw
For years you felt like a burden, a flaw
And put others in positions of shame and awe

You wanted to be a good person, you said
But felt like you were walking on eggshells instead
You went on autopilot to make friends, instead
But it left you feeling empty and filled with dread

I listened as you spoke of trauma and pain
Of feeling chained to a line that kept changing again
Of being held back and treated like a stain
And struggling to trust others without restraint

But I offered you a helping hand
To work through your feelings and help you understand
Together we can heal and build new strands
Of healthier relationships that you can command

So let us continue this conversation, my friend
And journey together to a brighter, happier end
For you deserve to love who you are, without pretend
And embrace the beauty and worth that lies within.