nagging thoughts relieved

yes

i am an anomaly in your life

not an indication of progress

marking each step

each struggle

to reach an improved today

i came here

by my own good grace

it was a conscious choice

in faith that you would recognize

just what was put into your hands

i am not one for a pretentious raising of the nose

nor do i approve of neglectful tendencies

so treat me as you will

it is your right

as it is my right

to come and go as i may