The Inception

I’d see him everyday, staring through the glass of every window I’d pass, 
After awhile I started to recognize that 
look in his eyes,
Where his thoughts painted downturning lips and heavy grey eyes, hollowed out and full of sadness. 
It was the same look I’d see in the mirror 
most days..
And then one day, it clicked; and I ran outside and looked through every window I could find — wanting just one more glimpse! 
“I know now!” “I know who you are!”
But he wasn’t there! So I yelled and screamed but there was no sound, 
I couldn’t help but break down, how could I have been so dumb.. I’m so sorry..
I’m sorry for not standing up for you when others put you down, 
I’m sorry abandoning you on the side of that road, 
Convinced you were no good, like they all said you we’re, 
And I’m sorry for not recognizing myself in the mirror, I know it took sometime, but I figured it out,
Now I stand for myself, never again will allow others to define my worth,
I know who I am and what I’ve become, achieving success all on my own,
As I took that vow to persevere my dignity and demand my respect.