One glance outside my window
Blesses my eyes with seas of green,
Of trees, and grass, and bushes
Waving at me, hoping to be seen
These magnificent, flourishing beings
Dancing together in the breeze
Hold not a single care in the world
Each doing exactly how they please
The world outside looks energized
So warm, welcoming and clean
But I chose to stay safe inside
Where no one can talk to me
No matter the day or weather
I stay safely behind a screen
Chalking all of my canceled plans
up to my social anxiety
But I realized something today
Something that will make you beam
IT’S OKAY TO BE A HOUSEPLANT
And hide away from the evergreens
It’s okay to be yourself, even when
It’s hard to make others pleased
Not everyone has to live their lives
As if on the cover of a magazine