Selfish
I don’t want to be selfish
but do think of me
do what’s best for you
without forgetting me
Is there a way
in which we both win
where we both feel heard
are there enough words
to explain the mind
is there enough time
to put your mask on
as fast as mine
I wrote this when I was just getting to know my now husband. I felt like what we both wanted at the time wasn’t really aligned, and I was trying to balance getting to know him with taking enough time for myself. We were traveling and we were making decisions on these future travel plans, so I felt pressured.
Read more of my love story poems here.
