Butterfly

I always encourage people to follow their heart

So this one time, I decided to follow mine

Defy many norms; chase what I thought would make me happy.

I learnt compromise

And focus

Perseverance too

I also learnt that sometimes what you want today is not what you will want tomorrow

And sometimes, you can get what you want, but happiness is not guaranteed.

Happiness is never guaranteed

I'm learning that sometimes I run out of my 'happy' supply,

and that you can't give that to me.

I'm learning that it takes more than just feelings to make relationships work

I'm learning that it's okay to change my mind

But, most importantly, I'm learning that it's okay to let go

And it's okay to let you go

Holding on to potential is pointless if you're the only one who sees it

You miss things less when you no longer hold on to them

Pain has the power to make you look at people differently

I can't remember what the last butterfly I saw looked like,

just as I can't remember the butterflies I once felt