remember who you are

dear me, 

remember who you are

you are the girl on fire

you are the girl with friends

who love you

who care about you 

you like him 

a lot

but you're afraid he doesn't reciprocate

because no guy's ever been this nice to you before

not even your best guy friend 

you don't know what you two are

because you don't call each other friends

you don't have any labels on your relationship

so you are confused

but you keep talking to him

and he keeps talking to you

he knows why you cry

and you worry that will repel him

but he stays

you are surprised

he sees beyond your hurt

because you are a warrior

you are worthy of love

you are smart

you are witty 

you are hardworking

you are caring

you are friendly

you are nice

you are assertive

look at all these positive qualities you possess

do not question why he's still here

if he wanted to leave, he could've left a long time ago

but don't let him take over your life

you are your own person

and though you really like

talking to him, 

remember that you have things to do 

he shouldn't be a distraction to your work

i know he has given you your time and space

to be alone

and collect your thoughts and feelings

during these hardships

and he's working, too

you relish in the fact that he still texts you

despite how busy he is

but remember that you don't have to reply to him right away

since he doesn't either

and you both understand that you're busy 

prioritize yourself

your mental health

your physical health 

allow yourself time to recover

because you're still healing