I wanted to be friends with someone. So I played by the rules. I never criticized. I never made a scene. I held my tongue. I smiled when I should smile. I cried my tears alone. I never lashed out. I accepted ghosting. I accepted bad behavior. And over time, I morphed into a one-dimensional cardboard cut-out.
A paper doll.
Image credit: https://cdn.pixabay.com
Poems and Petals 
I’ve had a few relationships like that! When I began to express myself about politics those friendships dissolved. Apparently they liked me better as a paper doll.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s a hard realization, I’m sorry to hear about yours.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s part of learning who we are and what we expect from ourselves and from others.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Vonita, was searching for some poetry to read and I found you .. you are such a balanced and calm poet. I love poetry .. And I am trying to write some too..
reading your poems brings a cheer .
Thanks for writing…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi, thank you fro reading and for your kind words 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person