Wednesday, February 16, 2022

can I look at myself?

I could walk away now, as I have done before, 
but if I feel the slightest of worry for you
I will come back; 
if you are truly by yourself, 
you know deep down
I have always got your back. 

I used to ask myself why I don't "move on", 
but that's not true because I have;
I shouldn't hate myself for caring about you,
just because you don't, doesn't mean I can't. 

In fact, that I care only makes me better, 
that I am compassionate only builds me deeper.
Although these values have brought me sadness, 
at the right time, they will beget greatness. 

I tell myself that being good isn't foolish, 
just be proud to look at yourself in the abyss.