don't wait around for someone to kiss your scars
and bless you into wellness,
their lips
are not
your magical ointment.

never rely on another human being
for your happiness,
what happens
to you, then,
if they were leave you?

please remember to take care of yourself
before you care for others,
you will be left
alone with yourself one day.
it's important you keep going

(on your own terms)