I see you there, inside my chest,
A shadow I never chose—just guessed.
You came in silence, stayed too long,
Turned my soft heart into a song
Of “why me?” and “what’s wrong with care?”
Of empty rooms and love unfair.

You whispered, “You're too much, too deep,”
While I held others' hurt and lost my sleep.
But I’m not broken—I just feel,
And that’s not weakness, that is real.
I won’t be cold to fit the trend,
I’d rather love than just pretend.

So now, dear pain, I’m letting go,
Of tears I never let them know.
Of words I swallowed just to please,
Of aching nights and shaky knees.
You taught me truths I had to face—
But I deserve a softer place.

From now, I give my heart with care,
Not to every soul out there.
I’ll hold myself when others leave,
And breathe in peace, not just grieve.

You were the lesson.
But I am the light.
And I’ll no longer dim
Just to survive the night.