Reaffirmation

The fairest touch can often tell a tale, worth telling.

I recall the longing of a worthy suitor,
only to be dumb struck and blind sided.

The journey wasn't meant to prolong,
only subside for a single night of instant gratification.

While many accept this familiar fate,
I continued to break a piece of my heart off to every available outlet.

Nobody warns you of the dark shadows waiting in back alleys,
circling you like prey.

No one can either.

Had I been told of the self discovery and heart ache I've experienced,
I might have turned around, and hid myself away.

The surprising factor of these maleficent acts,
is the developmental contributions,
to the person you're meant to be.

While I wish none of the loss, grievance, or insecurity to anyone,
I take none of it back.

Through the irrelevance, is strength.

A strength and confidence that continues to be tested,
and continually reaffirmed.