Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?

Why does my heart feel so bad?

I need to love myself

Before I can learn to love others

Solo shadow, social distancing

I miss your company

But why does my heart feel so bad?

If i cannot see the beauty in myself

How can I expect others to find it for me?

I’m my best self when I hear others laugh

Their smile

It brings me joy

I hear your pain

I resonate

I feel it too

By Alice Godber