Compromise to Change

Apparently
being direct
isn’t the way to go.
We should not spread hurt around
coz’ it goes round in a vicious cycle.
But should I bury
my personality
restrain myself
hide behind a mask
to be cool, calm, collected
in every word uttered?
But that ain’t real for me.

I don’t want to lose my identity
the thing that makes us all unique
in many special different ways.
I don’t mean to hurt anyone
sorry that I spoke without thinking
sorry that I hurt you
but that wasn’t my intent.
Honest.

Sorry seems to be the hardest word
but forgive and forget
is the best policy.
All things said,
this time,
once again,
I will choose to walk
the middle path.
The grey area
between direct and reserved.
Change for the better I will.
Trust me.
Change I will.

Life is a journey,
is it not?
It doesn’t matter
about the destination.
Just hold back and enjoy the journey.
And Change is part of the journey.