I Am Hard On My Self Because of You

I am hard on myself, for your presence lingers, The weight of your judgment, my heart still remembers. In your eyes, I sought approval and grace, Yet I found only doubt, in my every embrace. With each flaw magnified, I strive for perfection, Your expectations, a relentless affliction. But within this struggle, a truth starts to bloom, The fault lies not in me, but in your own gloom. For I am more than your standards allow, A spirit unyielding, finding strength in the now. In self-love's embrace, I'll break free from your view, No longer defined by what you think I should do.