Lately, more than ever, I've been feeling alone, Like connections just aren't connecting. While I'm committed to seeing and hearing people, They have left me feeling like I'm not a factor. Carrying feelings that are over emotionalized, Ignored or undervalued. My heart knows, This is just the way things are, Words can't change the course, And if love hasn't already, it won't. My self love journey is healing me, While revealing the hearts of everyone else. Did I create this culture, Where I'm not considered or thought about? Who okayed these behavioral patterns, And why was it accepted? The funny part is, that's really not that funny, Is when you stand on your boundaries, And don't make moves without loving yourself, People find it rude and offensive. Like why is this treatment not ok now? Who are you to desire more from another? What I'm learning is, My self love journey Is much like the narrow path. Only I can walk it, Because I'm the only one there. And now that reality has set in, And I've accepted the truth, I kinda like being alone.