you can make it on your own
lalah said these words true
yet you're never truly alone
with your faith and your close ones
you've evaluated
who should be around
at this point, i'm sure...
you're likely still weeding them out,
your circle will be refined
with time

being by yourself
and moving through your days
as a lone wolf
isn't always a negative,
i assure you
i've isolated myself
many-a-time
and have returned a warrior
meticulous with aspects of self
tried and true by my own work
refreshed and ready for the world
ahead of me

every single tear
every single effort
never comes to nothingness
my dear
independence is a righteous weapon
only few have
only few have the wherewithal
to endure through

i promise,
no matter how lonely
no matter how barren
your space may be,
i guarantee that you're never
alone
significant others are important
but there's never a need
to rush, my darling
loving yourself enough
should be the star of your being

you can say that you're
"on your own"
in that respect, sure
but you're still loved,
and you can still feel whole
with yourself
from yourself
to yourself

- negassie