You were wrong
when you pulled yourself up
supressing tears
and stifling the cry.
You were wrong
sewing an armour
from broken dreams
and unanswered desires.
You were wrong
to pretend you are strong
denying yourself
the relief grieving gives.
You were wrong
taking (on) the world
onto your brittle shoulders
when you needed protection.
You were wrong
thinking you can get by
without the things
you secretly admired.
You were wrong
presuming you’re (nothing)
but a shadow
on someone’s sun.
You were wrong
searching outside care
and ignoring
the love that comes from within.
You were wrong
not seeing clearly
your undeniable worth
and tantalising appeal.
You were wrong
ignoring the light
hidden beneath the doubt
and poisonous words of others.
You were wrong!
But now it’s time
to be right.
