Emergence

I emerge

From a life half-lived

So close

To a life of misery

My eyes

Were just too closed to see

That you were never the one for me

And it was time to move on

So badly

I wanted affection

I elevated you to perfection

Because I was too afraid of rejection

But today I’m no longer scared.

So boldly

I move forward

Every step a victory

From pain and mediocrity

To being who I want to be

Into my truest

Authentic self.