u/LumpieSpaceZombie

I promise I’m full.

Pushing crumbs around my plate.

It was just bad timing.

I was just waiting my turn.

I didnt want to get in anyone’s way.

Couldn’t they see I wasn’t at the table?

No, don’t worry about it, I’m fine.

Stomach starts growling.

That must be from something I had on my way here.

Yes! That’s it. I ate on the way here, so yeah... I’m not that hungry.

Watching everyone have seconds.

Good thing I ate on my way here.

Pushing those same crumbs around my plate just so I don't look greedy .

I can see you.

See that you're trying.

Every single day.

I can see how hard you work,

to provide for everyone.

Except yourself.

I can see how much effort you put in

Day after Day after Day after Day.

I can see weekends aren't any rest.

How every day you step up to the plate

Is another day your effort feels

Unseen. Unappreciated. Unimportant.

I can see that you're trying.

Every single day.

To hold back tears.

So you don't have to explain

How heavy your plate feels,

and that your arms are tired.

I can see you feel hopeless.

That your entire worth

is in what you provide.

I can see that you're tired.

Of never receiving the same effort

Cursed to give, provide, and support

Just to face your battles alone.

Telling the world you've been through worse, so you're fine

Telling yourself you're full

From the crumbs you're given.