a spell to please the people pleaser

• so many sorries one has lost count

• a closet full of masks, catalogued by creation date

• 365 days of forgiveness

• 365 days of fear

• a harmony of “thank you’s” leftover through the years

• a mirror to reflect on reflections

• a box of tissues (the luxurious kind)

i'm sorry i never saw you

i was too busy looking in other people's eyes
spinning lies
learning every line 
that could bring a moment 
of attention
storing tension
tripping over your toes
as i kissed their feet

i’m sorry i couldn’t face you

i was too busy faking a smile
twisting my lips
as i dusted their pride
hollow tricks
for careless pricks
shattering your heart
as i watched you crack

i’m sorry it too me so long

i was too busy seeing your flaws
instead of your perfections
the ripple in your reflection
sent trembles through time
as i realized your reflection

is actually mine