Ecosystems

I took for so long…

I didn't realize I was taking my own life away.

I idealized so hard-

I didn't realize I was leaving reality.

And then I knew.

And then a mirror was cast in front of me.

I repented,

So devotedly-

I gave all my life away lovingly.

I was loyal.

So forgiving.

Even though it was not reciprocated,

Even though my efforts were cast away as meaningless,

& my love was called a lie.

I sit completely vulnerable.

I sit and wait for the universe-

to balance itself,

once again.