I cannot abandon
that young girl anymore
I pushed her aside
just to make sure
everyone else was alright
and to be honest
I am not sure I have not just
continued to do that
the rest of my life
"As long as you are happy,
I will sit in this corner and disappear."
That is no one's role in life.
I was born dignified and full of value.
Not to be shoved into some closet
and forgotten like dust on shoes in 2020
I may not be ready
to prove to her I'm steady.
That does not matter.
What matters is her
believing again
in her worth.
And I'll do what I need
so she will trust me, again.
-les'nspired
