Sometimes it just takes a smile
A text asking what you're doing
Wondering if you got home safe
Calling you on their way home from work
To make you feel like you matter
Getting rid of the toxicity of past people
Giving you hope that it is possible
To find that special someone
It just takes a lot of dark days
And expensive false starts
But eventually it pays off
You'll start waking up to good morning texts
Instead of unread messages
You won't be the only one starting the convo
Balance will be prevalent
Feelings will be clear
Not obfuscated by games being played
Finally you'll feel like you've arrived
And yet life will be only beginning