Growing

I thought I had it figured out

there was strength in being alone

relationships held you back

they made you vulnerable, raw, exposed

they creep for weakness

intel can be used for an assault

eventually, you'll hold your chest

begging to make the pain stop

I see now these ties

forged over time

are the reason for my strength

because how can I be strong for myself when I rather choose to make it all end?

however, when I think of them, I can get up one more time

when I'm running on empty, I find reserves

because when I imagine someone who needs me

I have to answer the call.

just one more time.