I’m going to write about it, it’s the only way to heal.
I’ll put it all in words- I’ll tell you what I feel.
To speak my truth will be gristly, and I cannot take it back.
I hope that you will listen, and not give me too much flack.

My mind and heart are open.
Open to changing winds.
I do not, will not, cannot ruminate longer on how things might have been.

If you had taken the time to put a heart at ease,
to explain where you were coming from, instead of acting as you pleased…
Once I say the words, believe me they are coming loud.
I will hold my head a little higher, because I am proud.

Stephanie Konu aka Lillybochic, 2022.