Standards

I have this fear that

with all this giving of

second chances

I have given away something

vital of myself-

my hope

or ideals

or standards for how 

I know I should be treated.

Though when my arms find themselves

empty for months on end,

excuses become easier

than sticking to my morals.

But maybe falling asleep

next to someone

is more harmful

than laying awake alone

if it means my

dignity

and standards 

stay intact

for a change.

"standards"- 5-3-13-jessicagadziala

Reviews

[tyson]

you took the words right out of my mouth, brilliant!

[Antoñyo]

Wow...now this is a wonderful piece, a joy to read for me personally as it hits home. Speaks of the inner battle some face extremely accurately. So glad I've past that point long ago (the standards winning out!) but this is necessary and should read by many.
What a great idea came up here. I'm stashing this one in the "favs box" ...BRILLIANT!

Thanks for the 100/100 share

[Jordan]

Its a good way to expess our feelings through poems... it is a good poem...

[Jordan]

Its a good way to expess our feelings through poems... it is a good poem...