Needing Time

Will

This day

Ever arrive.

When

I can accept

Other's compliments

With open arms.

Without feeling

So uncomfortable

With your words

And actions.

As if

I do not deserve

This praise

Given to me.

Do not

Want to blame

Everything

Upon my past.

Where

I was

More likely

To get harassed

Than a kind word.

So please

I ask you

Have patience

With me.

Until

I can accept

Your words and actions

With an open heart

Filled with joy.