giving up bits of my true self

graciously bowing 

is not the same 

as giving up bits of my true self 

I give up my dreams, my true selves, 

and I wait for thanks that never comes. 

:-( 

CHOOSE: love or anger ? 

in all honesty: I never deserved thanks, 

I was running from myself. 

It looked like - I sacrificed for another, 

but really: I was afraid to BE who I AM. 

CHOOSE: love or anger ?  

I hoped the love and thanks of others would be enough. 

that it would be easier to gain than....

than....

than....

than.... the love and acceptance I can give myself. 

CHOOSE: love or anger ?  

I am back at the beginning: true to self ? or fear of self ? 

A smile. 

It is ok. 

grace.