Always

Always the cheerleader Never the star player Always the sanctuary Never fully safe Always a poet Never a poem Always a romantic Never ‘the one’ Always smiling Never at peace Always sleeping Never fully rested Always trying Never enough Always an option Never a favorite Always a friend to all Never had a true friend Always hating myself Never truly hating others Always here to stay Never been stayed for Always begging for empathy Never understood Always terrified Never calm Always pretty or hot Never beautiful Always loving Never loved