Ink Stained Soul…

I felt a pang of jealousy when I saw you with someone. I knew I had no right to feel that way, but the emotion lingered, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth. I tried to drown my feelings with alcohol, but it only numbed the surface. The noise and ringing inside me persisted.

I put on a mask, forcing a smile and laugh, while secretly drowning in my emotions. I managed to drag myself out of that place with dignity intact. The next morning, I made a conscious decision to shift my focus from you to me. And so I did…