Self-Respect

When you have given all and it’s still not enough Ripping, Taking, Consuming everything Leaving your heart bruised, pained, aching Your mind a whirlwind of emotions Confusion building, the tears won’t stop When is it time to choose for yourself? To calm your mind and take a direction A direction without the pain, but a missing and longing All consuming on its own Eventually that will fade too And through the fog, rain, and thunder All what is left is self-respect Can I live with that? Yes, I can