Mine Poem by Tiya Sen

Through every step I walked alone
Through every turn I passed alone
Through every day I survived alone
Through every night I slept alone
Through every wish I prayed for alone
Through every word and every breath
Through every height and every trench
Through every tear and every smile
Through everything I can ever call mine
Through every shred that gives me life
I have loved you and will for the rest of time
For my love never needed your presence or validation
It's mine to cherish and wallow in till I find salvation