Just Another Day Poem by Safiyyah Manjra

Valentine's Day was today,
It was like any ordinary Wednesday.

The thought of controlling someone came to mind,
Upon a remark made by a very special fellow.
Whom I speak to on a regular basis and the voices became hollow.

Today I was very tired.
Paid much attention because when I am with him my brain becomes so easily wired.

The talk of controlling someone came as a topic.
A topic which entered my mind which is ironic.

I mentioned I would like to control just one person.
As to whom he did not question,
I wanted him to mention.

I have issues with controlling myself,
Therefore the thought of another I can't even dwell.

I guess it is not possible to control even ourselves.
As we sometimes don't expect what we feel,
As understanding of ourselves is difficult to reveal.

Today I felt like sitting,
I forced myself to stand not knowing the meaning.
If I continued sitting,
I knew I would've done something embarrassing.

Being it the day of Valentine's
My heart is wrapped with love and it's twines.

He said Valentine's is every day,
I laughed because no one ever showed me love in such a way.

When you are heart broken,
The idea of love becomes more foreign.

I can't help but wonder,
If I were my own controller,
Will I be able to mend my heart and make it better?