Peace

And just like that,

rough patches do pass.

Everything was going to be okay.

Just like how I told myself.

I wasn't going to let crappy people alter the softness of myself.

I wasn't going to let whatever comes in my way ruin me.

I learned my lesson from last time.

I'll be the shining light in the room and it'll drive people crazy.

But I like it.

I'll love myself so much that it'll drive people insane.

I didn't need other people's validation to feel worthy.

I have myself.

Life's too short to hate on my reflection.

I decided today,

I'm going to be gentle with myself.

I love me.

- in my hopeful era