I Can Finally Love Me. Outside of Everyone Else

I stood there with a revelation, one so big that it blew my mind.

I didn't have to worry if Darryl loved me.

I could finally love me. Outside of all the expectations placed on me by others.

I can be free, and I can dance in the rain barefooted while all others wear shoes.

I can be different, and that's okay.

I can love me,

and I am loving me.

No one else right now.

But me,

the little girl who had to put everyone else's needs first.

I can finally put myself first.