Solace/Sole-

Sitting alone

bar of drinks

songs encompass me

Feeling calm

at ease. accepting.

of myself. surround myself.

with euphoria

created by

love of me

for all of me

Then he walks in

He joins my glee

But something comes

right out of me

it coats me with

insecurity

euphoria

still surrounds

created by

love of me

for some of me

We share a thought

a tune

a story

I still feel calm

But the euphoria abates

In my room

my clean

serene

room

Yes

It’s nice

it’s clean

it’s open

teeth clench

i look

for the euphoria

feel remnants on my skin

think back to that moment

sitting alone

bar of drinks

Songs encompass me

feeling calm

at ease. accepting.

of myself. surround myself.

with euphoria

created by

love of me

for all of me

Holding on

to that fading memory

to help me experience

clear, unapologetic

self

worth

and

love.