AFTER ALL THIS TIME
By CH
I try to be strong.
To show you
That I am
The one.
But I am so fragile,
That I crumble at your
Glances at someone else.
And my heart sears when another’s hand
Touches yours.
I love you already,
Even though you shame me for it,
And your rage rises,
When I hint at my emotions.
So I hide them so well for you,
That I shed dry tears.
And harden my heart
Until cracks grow.
Only to realize
That all this time,
I should have been loving
Myself