"SO DIFFERENT"

I am way past that envy

or that so-called jealousy.

Just a silent observer

to the oblivious or ignorant

to the fact that we’re all different

and the universe always has a way

to randomly pick you for a foul play.

No, I’m not going to whine: “Why me?”

I won’t display such a victim mentality.

I’ll just be this quiet analyst

especially to a lot that you miss

either by error or choice.

I see it as it is.

It’s like listening to the ones with the beauty privilege,

who keep telling you to keep the faith.

Love is for everyone

as long as you keep your heart open.

Perhaps they’re only looking

at their eager admirers dying for their love and attention,

instead of your mean bullies

who tell you to bug off and just die, please.

So different,

but let’s not expect them to understand.

They’re not meant to wear your shoes,

just like you’re all set to sing your blues.

Sometimes, no … oftentimes,

you can only do your best

even when love is still not meant to last …

R.