Don’t overcomplicate it.
Just like you to
trip over yourself.
No one else
is setting you up for failure.
You do you oh, so well.
Why design a life
devised to incite
such desperation?
Leaving yourself
hung out on the line.
You deserve better
than this degradation.
What on Earth could I do
to change your mind?
So generous,
and always think of others,
while you wonder what the world’s
thinking of you.
But no one can improve your situation,
except the one who’s walking in your shoes.
I cannot explain
just how heartbreaking
it is to watch you hurt.
It’s like you’ve never known,
or never been shown
what you’re worth.
And when I try to tell you,
you reject me out of hand.
What can I do
to help you understand?
You are beautiful,
and loved.
You are appreciated,
oh, so much.
You are funny,
and you are kind.
You are strong.
You are divine.
You’re in control
of your whole life.
I wish you could see you
through my eyes.
It isn’t easy.
Yes, I know,
but you are worth
every effort,
even so.
Don’t over complicate it.
It’s easy to do.
Just live your life
as if
you love you.
DJR – 2023
