I just want peace, and no
withering tension, and words
that sting and leave the faint
acrid smell of exasperation.
I want peace to be still with
nothing to prove and no
tugging expectations to be a
certain way and do it this way.
Peace is what I need now;
just my own company and the
joy of not having to appease
another being who is always right.
4/9/2021