Would you recognize and acknowledge me?
Would I be disappointing
if you saw me today?
Or, would you just walk away?
Friends on social media,
everyday strangers.
Meaningless sharing,
no sensing or caring.
A world without listening,
lost in social distancing.
Would you appreciate me?
At the same time, berate me?
Unrecognized abuse
the way that you used to.
It ate me alive
this entire time.
Took a toll on my health.
I became a stranger to myself,
but I had no clue
I had something to prove.
Then one day I realized
that I should prioritize
celebrating me
and wish you many blessings.
Gentle Heart 
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