Affirmations are in Question

What if I believed 

The red carpet is real 

That my mom still loves me 

And I’m less broken than I feel 

What if I believed 

True love isn’t a myth 

That connections are fulfilling 

That it’s safe to be missed 

I sigh with every exhale 

The tension tangible 

I finally cooked a meal today 

Took out the trash, as well 

Walking through the alley 

A favorite past-time of mine

It’s quiet there

And beautiful  

To know exactly what my job is 

No one can see me 

And I’m doing it right 

And now my kitchen 

Lives without decay

What if I believed 

Taking out the trash 

Makes room for a new me

Written 5/26/23 

Edited 5/4/2025