i learned a lot this year
most of all, about myself
like the fact that i still make so many mistakes
and that i need to take better care of my mental health
that i still need to hear a good word or two
just a little bit now and then
it’s not selfish at all, i’ve come to realize
for one can’t keep taking the hits again and again
without some reprieve,
just a a little place of safety
one i found when i stumbled into you
and you said in not so general terms that i was worthy
little bits here and there
words of comfort and positivity
they helped put this broken heart together again
thank you for all the words that rebuilt me
showing me there’s a warrior deep inside
even if all i am some days is full-on empathy
it took some time but it was one thing i needed to learn this year
that i’m stronger than most assume me to be
so thank you for staying, my friend,
even when all you wanted was to go
but you’ve made my world better by staying just a tad longer
thank you for giving me time to let go
Morrighan's Muse 