Choose to accept less
to be treated badly
because it’s too scary
to be alone
Choose to stay
in a bad relationship
because you think
you can’t do better
Choose to take
the pain
because you feel
you deserve it
Choose to believe
all people act this way
so there’s no reason
to look for more
Choose the situation
you’re in
or choose differently
but you choose
Deborah Horton Writing 