I'm allowed.

When all is said and done
what I really want at the end of the day
is to be held, soft words whispered in my ear reminding me of why I'm here.

The mornings are the time for spurring me on
The afternoon for reflection
The evening for healing

All I want is to not feel so very alone
to be understood and accepted
to know my value

And while I can do this on my own
I no longer want to