In the Mind…
/In the Mind of a Poor Young Man
Sometimes you have to let love pass you by in order to save yourself of further humiliation. It takes a real man to do that. A strong man knows when to step back and trust his instincts; it is a process of healing and survival.
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You are silent this morning.
I know, we just broke last night.
But we still have to ride
In the same elevator
– Up and down, down and up.
In fact, we still
Will see each other at lunch.
Girl, swallow your pride.
This is life. Face the facts.
I’m only a guy with degree.
Born poor. I’m not rich. Living
From pay check to pay check.
I cannot give what you need.
Girl, merry Him. I’ll be fine.
Your father is right.
It takes years to crack
The glass ceiling;
It takes years to climb
The corporate latter
And get the spot that really matters.
I said, “I don’t love you” - I lied.
I’d rather say it and let you go free.
I’d rather see you
Achieving your dream.
Girl, you’ll do fine.
I really love you,
But I am stepping back.
One day you’ll grow up.
You’ll stop running late
Or complain about the prices
Of Starbucks café; or the cold,
Or the rain, or the spot on your shoes…
Don’t cry, Girl. I know, life is not fair.
I am not weak,
But I cannot keep you
In struggle with me.
I know, I agree
- The love cannot be borrowed,
I hope one day you’ll forgive.
Not now, not even tomorrow.
But I am letting you free.
Girl, I hope
The sigil that I carved in your heart
Will help you to go through this life.
By Petrouchka Alexieva
From: United States