Christmas Alone
Dec 10, 2023
I feel safer
In my own company,
Than when I tried to cater
To your every need.
I prefer individuated
Over barely tolerated.
I’d rather feel secure in my skin,
And my decision,
Than feeling obligated
To justify my extistence
To chosen or blood kin’s
Forcefully asserted extremes.
You were my sister.
But you chose your husband
After I told you I did not feel physically safe in your home.
So yeah,
You may think I’m overreacting or pathetic,
But I’d much rather spend the holidays
Alone.
