Setting Boundaries
I prefer to be alone
not because
I don’t like people.
In fact,
I like people too much.
So much so
that I’ve trusted them
beyond measure.
I’ve tried to help them
without expectations
of anything in return.
I’ve opened up my heart
and never camouflaged
behind a mask.
My compassion for others
often has been
detrimental
to my well being.
So yes,
I prefer to be alone.
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Submitted by Giselavigil on February 27, 2024
Modified by Giselavigil on February 27, 2024
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 391 |
Words | 85 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 20 |
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