Foolishly, I bottle it all up.

Selfishly, I rely on people pulling my feelings out of me.

Admittedly, that's how I know they care.

Repeatedly, I have tried...only to have been rejected. Over. And over again.

Patiently, I have waited.

Quietly, I have wept.

Truthfully... I don't have it in me any more. Being strong for others when dismissal is the reciprocation.

Frankly, it has taken a toll.

Thankfully, tomorrow is a new day.