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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