To those who know me

I don’t know how you found me. Or if you were given to me.

Everyone else passed. Even when they never left.

Ridiculed.

Diagnosed.

Sidelined.

You, however, paused to stop;
taking.

No, making the time,
to enter my interior. Through my exterior.

You saw flowers in my weeds.
Courage in my foundation,
and inspiration through my guiding blueprint.

You set aside your day’s burden’s to invest in me.
Even when words weren’t exchanged.

With your love.
Your eyes and
your respect.

I’m unstoppable.

I’m still standing,
in an ovation to you.