Potential Mistake

The way I move as a whole

is intentional,

and I’ve regretted

giving so much credit

to other individuals,

thinking

they move the same as me.

Not everything

everyone does means something

the way it does

when I act.

I’m purposeful and present,

while most do the bare minimum—

if they even show up at all.

They give to get,

as if love is transactional.

And perhaps to them, it is.

But mine is unconditional,

priceless,

and cannot be bought.

And I’ve sought to find the same

in people

who never meant

what I thought.