moving forward

The Mirror’s Truth

I know I am not good enough,
I do not need others telling me that.
I know my flaws and shortcomings,
I see them every day in the mirror.

But I am also aware of my strengths,
Of the things I am good at.
I know that I can achieve great things,
If I just believe in myself.

So I will not let others’ words
Defeat me or make me feel worthless.
I will not let them define me,
Or tell me who I am.

I am my own person,
With my own unique journey to walk.
I will not let anyone else
Stand in my way.

I will keep moving forward,
Even when it is hard.
I will keep believing in myself,
Even when others don’t.

Because I know that I am good enough,
Even if they don’t.

The Shadow Realm Chronicles Maeve

The Space They Left

I saved a seat for you so long,
I learned to love the empty space,
And hummed the verses of a song
That time and silence would erase.

You used to be a steady light,
Or so my foolish eyes believed.
But looking back in clearer sight,
I see how deeply I was grieved.

For friendship isn’t hide-and-seek,
Where I am always left to find
A minutes’ scrap within your week,
A fleeting afterthought of mind.

“Too busy,” was the familiar refrain,
A shield you wore to keep at bay
The text, the call, the quiet pain
Of watching bonds just drift away.

So let it be. No anger here.
No bitter words to stain the past.
The view ahead is sharp and clear,
And freedom has arrived at last.

I close the door without a slam,
And walk into a warmer dawn.
I’m remembering just who I am—
I’m letting go, and moving on.