you invaded my dreams again
last night
saying all the things
I wished you would’ve said but
you never did
the regret stung when I woke up

x

I want you to be happy
I want you to be able to smile
when you are by yourself
I want you to feel and know that you are
worthy
enough
kind
strong
I hope you feel that
I hope you know that

I could not live up to
any of their expectations
I tore myself down
exhausted all my strength
I gave up pieces of me
stepped out of my bubble
but what did I get in return?
I got to feel crazy
jealous
shamed
why?
why?

why?