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.
Copyright © Areesha Elahi | Year Posted 2023
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