Let someone

I think of all the dresses

That I never bought

Because there was no one to tie the strand

And find the small of my back

Or the jewelry

I never pieced together

Because it was just too tough

To get on just right

And of course

I can do these things myself

But in life’s haste

I want to breathe for a bit

I paint a picture of being strong

And never needing anyone

And I am

And I don’t

But sometimes, I wish

That I could loosen up

And let someone else help me

With all the qualms of the everyday