Finding Your True Circle

If it takes time and effort to build up a bond

Why is it so easy to shatter and drift far beyond? 

With trust being so hard to obtain

I'd rather hold close what can quiet the pain 

I delved through the depths of my soul,

To find those who keep me whole

I’ve kept all the true ones in sight

As they prove to stand strong in light.

And in that quiet space where I finally stand,

Surrounded by the few who extend out a hand, 

Where genuine people have shattered the cold, 

I found my true circle, more precious than gold. 

 

Moving On

There were pillars that kept me steady,

 until time wore the edges thin,

 letting change eat through the metal 

and turn old strength to rust. 

I poured all my remaining energy into keeping the connections whole,
hoping the devotion of a kind heart could reach them—
yet holding on was like catching a shadow's mist.

So I stopped chasing the shadow's mist,
And pulled my energy back to my own mind and fist
I stopped burning my warmth for those who used to stay
And gave my heart to the ones who don't walk away.

Have you ever had to pull your energy back to protect your peace? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.