strong enough
smart enough
a crucible of enlightenment
in low places
not all my friends stay
i am living on the high road
and my house stands on a pedestal
but a soapbox doesn't make a home
not everybody knows
but i do
strong enough to be foolish
smart enough to love
both of these things can be true
he looks different when he gets close
in a love that demands my best
because i do love a challenge
physically spent and emotionally resilient
it means i really am living my best
all i wanted was to be normal
when i was a child
a life and mind of ease
a mask i forced to fit
my face
my body
my desolate canvas
covered with other people's paint
my values, tones, and gradient hues
hidden from the world
until i learned
there is no wrong color
so come with me
and put your worst foot forward
About the Creator
⸘jason alan‽
:::WARNING:::
i am only responsible for what i say,
not for what you understand.
you may learn to be charmed by my [secret‽] discontent,
or you may not.
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