House of Cards

It took a lot of time to build myself back up

Calmly crafting cautious conclusions

Patient. Steady.

Arising to occasion
Head held high
Taller than I’ve ever been
Impressing everyone, especially myself
With how far I’ve come.

Just for me to be knocked down again

By your presence.
By your words.

Tumbling into a pile I know all too well

And I know I’m fragile
But I’m also fascinated

With how much more I can grow
With how much more I can learn
This next time around.

Knowing soon
I’ll stand up

On my own
And for myself