Intentional Solitude - Poem

Amidst the chaos and noise

The person I dated being incompatible, discontinued

I retreat into solitude

Reground myself and process everything

In being alone

It dawned on me

I rarely prioritise myself

I’m leftover crumbs tended to when there is time and will

Staring at myself in the mirror

I see a boy who desired more of his own company

A boy who longer wants to be last resort, where convenient

It was a confronting vision

But one I can no longer deny reality to

I deserve my own value and energy

And I hope you realise that too