I used to share everything
a laugh, a pain
a slice of cake
a song that hurt too much

But now
I live in whispers
no more loud echoes in stories
no more photos chasing validation
no more telling the world
look I’m okay

Feels like everyone moved on
wearing rings
building homes
and I’m still sitting
where I first started
that shame
it bites

I don’t say much these days
don’t show much either
just letting things be
quietly

This isn’t bitterness
this is peace
private
quiet
sacred

Don’t ask why I disappeared
just know
I finally chose
me