I Don't Need

I DON'T NEED

I don't need

to be told I'm worth it anymore.

I already know that.

I don't need

someone to rescue me,

solve my problems,

find solutions for me...

I've been doing that on my own.

It just takes me a tad longer...

but I get there.

I don't need

someone to dress me up cute.

I'm quite pleased with my own style.

It's comfy.

I don't need

anyone to awaken my heart

without intentions of following through.

I don't need

to be an option

while someone else decides

if I'm worth the risk.

I am fully aware that I am.

I don't need

someone to spoil me,

or seat me in a fancy car.

The one I have is fine.

I worked for it and it's mine.

I don't need

to fear I'm not good enough.

I know that I am.

I don't need

anyone to tell me to stop talking crazy.

Another person's crazy

may be my normal.

I don't need

to explain my love of my pets,

and animals,

perhaps even to the occasional point of disarray.

Animals are better friends than most people.

They accept me as I am,

even on my worst of days.

I don't need

to compromise my values

while being told it's okay.

I outgrew that mentality years ago,

and it's not okay.

I don't need

double-talk,

vague answers,

confusing information,

Rather than honesty.

I don't need

to spend my time solving riddles,

interpreting,

and seeking clarity.

All I need

is friendship,

trust,

encouragement,

and unconditional love.

Because you see,

I no longer sit in the passenger seat of my life.

I'm behind my own wheel.

I may not reach destinations with the speed

some feel I should,

or pursue every goal with the immediate urgency

some believe I need to.

But I know where I'm going,

and I keep on the move,

doing not talking.

I don't need

to dress it up pretty

and tie it up with a bow.

I'd only like someone to believe in me.

Not correct me,

tell me what to,

what to believe,

or change my thinking.

That is not going to happen.

-K.M.Q.F

9/17/13