i let pride take over.
i let it overcome me.
pride was my main ally
when it came to you.

months went by,
no words were exchanged.
pride held me back.
did it hold you back too?

your silence ate at me,
but my pride wouldn't let me be free.
so i let the time pass,
denying i missed you,
telling myself i was fine without you.

the feeling of missing you was strong,
but it is unfortunate that
my pride was stronger.