Sometimes,
when all the pretty wrappings are no longer in the way,
you see the person you feel deeply for,
and find yourself surprised.
- surprised you never saw it
- surprised you let it continue for so long
- surprised you still feel for them despite all the pain
Sometimes,
when there’s no more words to hear,
it’s time to just cut ties and walk away,
even though your heart was longing.
- longing to hear words that were never said
- longing to see that they truly cared
- longing to feel the same feelings returned
Sometimes,
when the one you’ve loved comes to visit,
and has worn out their welcome,
you shut the door on them, because you’re done.
- done with all the bullshit
- done with their lack of respect
- done with their lack of love
Sometimes,
even when they are gone and you’re feeling loneliness,
you’re tempted to bring them back, or fill those holes with meaningless shallow interactions,
but you don’t.
- you don’t, because you’re strong
- you don’t, because you’ve built your boundaries and are sticking to them
- you don’t, because you’re worthy of more