they can’t see my fire
but I can feel it burning
and growing
I can feel its warmth
hot flames sparking
the witch
inside me
warrior
she gets set back
sometimes
but it’s okay
she gets tired
sometimes
but it’s okay
she makes mistakes
and has regrets
but it’s okay
underneath the
self-doubt and
overthinking
she is still strong
she can overcome
but for tonight
tonight
she will just rest
a buzz and a bing
a little hi
a quick how are you
an easy hey
a fast what’s up
effortless
and simple
enough to show an interest
more to share
but I’m holding back
slow down
don’t move too fast
don’t be
needy
clingy
crazy
just be
present
attached
sometimes I still feel tied to you
anchored
weighted down by
grief
loss
heartbreak
betrayal
were you never who I thought you were?
was I never what I thought I was?
one foot out
one foot in
done but still dealing with
still working on
everything that went wrong
late morning affirmations
I am beautiful
I am independent
I am creative
I am smart
I am wise
I am loving
I am funny
I am worthy
I am deserving of all the things I want