Me define........

 In a room, unbeknownst to her,

Conversations swirled, words a blur.

She walked in, a silent observer,

Listening to friends, their tongues astir.

A smile graced her lips, a knowing gleam,

As she heard the tales, a deceitful scheme.

But she shook her head, let it all go,

For her spirit refused to stoop so low.

Then came a friend, a venomous tongue,

Spewing toxic words, a friendship undone.

Yet, she discovered the truth, hidden in the fray,

But she chose silence, and walked away.

Family, too, turned their backs on her,

For standing tall, for daring to stir.

She stopped crossing oceans for their sake,

When they wouldn't help her cross a bridge, she'd take.

Curiosity sparked, I asked her why,

She could walk away with a tearless eye.

Her response held wisdom, a lesson to impart,

A guide for healing a wounded heart.

"At each crossroad, I must decide,

Who's worthy to walk by my side.

Betrayal reveals their truest face,

And helps me discern with grace.

I won't be angry or filled with spite,

Instead, I'll bid them a gentle goodnight.

For new souls await, with love and care,

To join me on this journey rare."

Her words resonated, a beacon of light,

Guiding me through the darkest of night.

To gracefully bow out, to let go and release,

Welcoming the new, embracing inner peace.

So let us learn from her tale so wise,

To cherish ourselves, to set boundaries with the wise.

And as we walk this path, with love and trust,

May we find solace in those who are just.

Nadia Nizam