I care about what you think of me

Of course, I don’t want to care

I want to write without a worry

Without the need for awards

Or fancy publications

I don’t care what strangers think of me

Or acquaintances

But you and I are close so I can’t help but care

It’s uncomfortable how my writing depends on your support

But whatever keeps these words comin

Whether it be love whether it be truth

I’ll keep showing up

Caring and all