Acceptance

Define this term, acceptance.
Explain its necessity.
The lack of it maims my existence.
I try to smile.
I struggle to fit in.
The Wall Flower in me,
Battles against my efforts.
Exhibit to the world,
My kind heart and caring disposition.
It all leads to nothing.
There is no giving back.
The days are long.
The nights are longer.
For I find  no acceptance.
No friendship.
No love.
No outreach.
Nothing.

Roy Richard
March 2024