I Don’t Want To..

I know I’m grown, and I’m supposed to be strong. 

But I don’t want to be strong today.

I want to stay in my bed and protect the little inner peace that I have left.

I’m supposed to be free, but am I truly free?

Every day, I go into a world where I’m constantly poked at, criticized, talked about, and told how to feel.

If I’m lucky, I’ll be ignored or get a few fake smiles.

Or be blessed by a few angels who help protect my peace.

I know I’m grown, and I’m supposed to be tactful.

But I don’t want to be polite today.

I want to write about my most impactful experiences unapologetically to protect the last of my inner peace.

Many may say that I should keep my thoughts to myself because I’m grown.

You are right; I am grown, grown enough to make my own decisions, and grown enough to look out for me.