Change

because we don't respect ourselves enough
there is anger
because we have forgotten our brightness
we are anxious
because we have forsaken ourselves in some way
we lash out
misdirected energy
self inflicted pain
the noise in our minds and our psyche
reflected back to us in deafening sound
the shaking in our bodies
our nerves frayed
beyond the ropes we have strung ourselves up with for so long
build a boundary
break free
respect yourself enough to not accept the disrespect
whilst others use you as a door mat
tramp on you heart
disregard your space
desecrate your peace of mind
how much do we merely tolerate
how much more are we willing to stay in an unlocked cage
looking out at a better life
not courageous to simply open the door and walk out
simple but not easy
change comes if we are willing to change

~Sivitri Delphia