a word everyone
was forcing down
her throat,

like a parent forcing
medicine down a child's
mouth,

she knows
she needs it but
seems to lack it,

she tries to put a
smile on her face,

don't they know
how hard it is,

to wake up every morning
not loving yourself,

trying to find good
in the world,

shes holding onto
a thread of
courage,

she doesn't need
confidence,

she needs love,

give her the space
to find herself,

understand it won't happen
overnight,

that's all she needs,

so just let her be.