ALL THE THINGS I’VE DONE TO BE LOVED

all the things I’ve done to be loved

all the forms I’ve tried
to shape myself into

all the dreams and visions
I’ve pushed aside

all the inner voices
I’ve silenced

all the ways
I’ve compromised with myself

all the people
I’ve been willing to please

all the men
I’ve taken care of

all the requests
I haven’t formulated

all the needs
I have ignored

it makes me sad