Dawning Creations

It never mattered.

I’m still here .

I stayed despite your will for me to fall.

I stood tall.

I stood.

Alone.

I put my all forward.

I continue to show my face,

even while slipping on your imbalanced stage, this empty place.

In the beginning,

my feet were clumsy,

and my soul was fearful and foolish.

I know now that this never mattered.

I don’t need your approval.

Peace was never your game, nor are we now on the same playing field.

Still.

I’m here.

I’m facing your words,

looking you square in your eyes.

I’m still here.

I’m facing your words and the eerie silence when I enter the room.

I stand bold before you .

My eyes never search for an escape.

Yours do.

Does it irk you to see me

halting your words with my silence ?