Is that okay? |a poem, sort of

Just waiting

I was taught to smile and please.
Is that okay?
Can't I be upset and cry?
Can't I shake my head and sigh?

If I open my mouth to speak
Is that okay?
Can I yell or whisper, jump up and down?
Can I stamp my feet and frown?

What if I stand still and close my eyes.
Is that okay?
Can I just be quiet and still?
Can I slow my mind and chill?

If I am just me, not someone's model
Is that okay?
Can I feel grouchy and sad?
Is being mad too bad?

If I'm flat emotionally
Is that okay?
Can I just listen without speaking?
Can I just stop critiquing?

Sometimes the sun just won't come out.
Is that okay?
Can I just be with what I feel?
Until I can be upbeat, I'll be real.

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