Metaperception

I cannot afford to 

concern myself with 

how you see me 

because I know 

what it feels like going

from undesirable

to undeniable 

while at the same time

learning how to live

comfortably in my own skin

maybe that's why

you see me sitting alone

I've come to realize that

at this very moment

loving myself matters 

more than ever before

regardless of how

I'm being seen

knowing that I've yet

to reach my final form

means more to me

because it's supposed to

some may call it ego

I just call that growth

everyone should have 

that burning desire to

be better than 

they were yesterday

inspiration is one thing

but you can't always 

rely on others to

help fan the flames

especially when 

you're the fire

at least that's how 

I see myself 

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L.O.V E.S. Notes: Whatever

Nowadays 
I find myself 
sitting on the edge
of the rooftop 
for a different reason 
so I can get a better view 
of the rest of you
I really hate to be 
the bearer of bad news 
but some of you 
don't look the same 
or even sound the same
as you did 
when I was down there 
maybe it's just me
but I get it 
circumstances

<3

© 2025

L.O.V.E. Notes: Bedtime

You've seen me smile

Lord knows 

I try my best 

to keep it together

but more than anything

for better or for worse

I'm human 

some days aren't going to be

what I hope them to be 

no matter how much I try

and Lord knows I try

loving what you do

doesn't mean it's going to

show you the same love 

when you need it most

in those moments 

smiling is necessary 

but when I go home

and I'm alone with 

so much on my mind

I lay there in silence 

letting my thoughts 

speak for me

when really 

I want to use my voice

being heard would suffice

that and a hug also

I deserve one

Lord knows I do

<3

© 2025