sometimes i forget about you
but then i am reminded by the bitter winds that swept through these woods
just how cold and lonely it felt
to walk among you for years and never be acknowledged for my worth
just a stranger walking on the other side of the  sidewalk, passing you by
even if you want to blame me
i will not let myself forget how i tried for years to warm you up with the glow of my light, my laughter, my love and energy
but you chose to dim it instead

i should have left this place years ago but my bare feet stayed rooted firmly in the ground for the sake of loyalty
in two years time, though just as i remember those things i will also remember today

learning to choose myself even on the days i don’t want too
turning to face the sun
spinning on my heels
and not looking back