Photo by Tanya Trofymchuk on Unsplash
It's fleeting
But it comes in moments throughout the day
Sparks of recognition
I forget he exists
Then I remember
And the sadness drowns me again
It consumes my entire being
I grieve him even though he is still alive
Truth be told
Sometimes I liked the chaos
The highs and lows of uncertainty
Where did we stand?
I am over trying to prove my worth
To someone who can't see how amazing I am
I might not find another whose words flowed so easily
But I also won't allow you to hurt me any longer
I hope you are content with your downgrade
Because I am the only me
I will not stoop to the pettiness of your level
Your fight is with yourself
It has nothing to do with me
The difference is I've battled my shadow
And come out the other side.
About the Creator
Erin Barteski
Fascination with the unknown
Comments (2)
This is so empowering and an enjoyable read
Gosh this was so heartbreaking because it was relatable. Loved your poem!