I was left all alone, scared and stranded on an unknown island
I had lost it all
No home, no family, nothing
I was forever forgotten and my days were being counted
I laid there helplessly as I screamed in sorrow to strangers
Have you seen this girl? Do you know where she is?
Each day passed, and I woke up with hope and belief
Smiling with color and laughter on the outside, trying to stay warm
Everything is okay
But inside, my strings were crumbling, falling apart
As my holes were now my identity—lost and cold
Nothing is okay
Even the sun was lost in its journey and all that rose were dark, misty clouds
That acted as a mirror reminding me where I now belong
I used to be everyone’s favorite, I used to be her favorite
But now, I was old and broken, just lying with the slightest bit of hope
Maybe she will come back, maybe she still cares
Every person walked by, disgusted and tired of my presence, as they closed their eyes
In order to protect themselves from the worst thing alive: me
But I am still here
I have a purpose, I have value, She will come back
and indeed, she did come back
I had waited and waited, and I was continuing to fall apart
But I had convinced myself, I will stay strong for her, I will stay strong for us
She greeted me with gratitude and kindness as she ignored my holes and downsides
And loved me for my strength and patience
I wasn’t alone. I wasn’t scared. I wasn’t stranded anymore.
I was home and safe with her
Safe with us