you
are only
hurting yourself
by seeing all that is
wrong with the world

if you can’t forgive them
at least,
find the strength
to forgive yourself

and you know it is not love
when you find yourself
looking for
reasons to
stay
.

sometimes
all there is left
to do
is
nothing

because of you,
i laugh every day.

if i had listened to everyone’s opinions
about my choices in life,
you and i
would not have met.

and sometimes
the best answer
is to simply
sit there
and
be present.

i loved you
the moment i knew
you were growing inside me.

and once you know who you are,
do not be afraid to show
to the world
the real
you.

and when the time comes,
i shall leave with a heart
full of love
and
no regrets.