Exasperation

I know the feeling

when you try so hard

not to be the person 

you used to be

but the end result 

is still the same

either you're not

being taken seriously 

or they just don't care

does that bother you

it still bothers me

not like it used to 

but from time to time

I give it energy

maybe too much 

all because I wanted

so badly to be chosen

while forgetting 

the most important step

choosing myself

I'd always forget to do that

but I must remember

truly choosing yourself

means blocking out 

whatever anyone 

else thinks about you

and whatever anyone

has to say about the

changes you've made

don't let them undo

all the work you've done

it's not you anymore

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