I held myself together for the ones I love.

You neither knew the damage I dealt,

Nor the pain I rose above.

I'm appreciative of my wounded kindness,

I embrace it.

Maybe I was hurt,

But my intentions were genuine and worthy.

My acts were what drew a line between us.

You left me under a dark cloud,

With thousands of thunders.

But while striving for peace,

I found myself,

My real self.