i dont need to prove
anything
i dont need to be in the room
for you to know how i
feel

i dont need to stare
at your empty chair
for validation
that you want me
there

i dont need to pretend
to smile at them
for you to feel
ok

all i need to do
is write
and get it all out
on the page
for you to see
me

and i have,
and i do,
and i will
and i know you know
and that is all that
matters

11/30/2008