Drastic steps

I have taken steps to reveal who I am, though I am not prepared to lose those who, sometimes, think to themselves how much they love me. I've come to find there is no love in the shadows, only peace of mind and quiet— sometimes, at least. I've painted my truth in the sky, a mosaic not everyone will cherish. I’ve opened myself, laid bare for the world to read. I have failed. I've been giving up on myself in small, imperceptible portions— but I have failed. I'll show you the things I've done when no one was watching, and I’ll hope for a flicker of satisfaction when you finally walk away. I'll know then who loves even the darkest parts of me. And perhaps, I'll finally know love.