Better Late Than Never

It was like reading a movie script, a familiar one though I was playing the hero, with my alter ego playing the villain They were up against each other, always in a conflict While the hero was always about showering affection, pampering her people The alter ego only kept herself devoid of all the love she gave others The hero would become a stepping stone for others to rise from The villain would always doubt herself, throw herself down the ladder The hero would preach to others to never settle for less The villain would go for anything less worse than before The hero would spot red flags for others from miles away The villain would add blue in red to make them green for herself The hero would advise others to back off from ignorance The villain would bear negligence and remain a doormat The hero would become her endeared ones’ strength The villain would prefer oblivion over facts to weaken herself There seemed to be no resolution between the hero and the villain The hero couldn’t become cold; the villain didn’t seem to soften up Ultimately, it was hard to make peace with a war waged between them The hero kept telling the villain to treat herself right The villain, a rebel, would listen to anybody but the hero Gradually, the consequences started unravelling All this time when the villain put herself second; When she accepted being an option over a priority She taught others to do the same - undermine her value When the villain saw her closest ones getting closer to others; Her number ones finding their number ones in new people Suddenly, everything became crystal clear A much-needed reality check struck the villain It was time to step out of the fantasies and into the real world Someone had to look out for the self-destructive villain Perhaps, the hero could save the day once again? Use her wisdom to influence the villain this time? Pour some warmth on herself for once? Finally, the villain met a life-changing revelation; The hero and the villain were living in the same mind and body; Living in MY mind and body And their alliance was the only thing I ever needed Today, the hero in me has softened the villain inside; I am my own hero - most certainly the best version of myself I’m worthy of only the best, and I shall pursue grandeur only At last, I’ve bested my only contender- the villain inside me It did take me a long time to beat my greatest nemesis But you know what they say - better late than never.