Rejection

The rejection that I faced that day,

When I asked, "Will you be my Valentine?"

It seemed like the end, my heart did break,

But I knew I had to learn to take.

Years later, I recall that moment still,

The fear and the pain, the will to thrill.

But now, with a smile, I look back on that day,

And I see it as a beautiful memory in every way.

The courage it took, to put myself out there,

To chase my dreams, with nothing to spare.

The rejection, a lesson I learned,

That life is a journey, with many turns.

So I hold that memory, close to my heart,

With gratitude, for every moment, every part.

For it taught me strength, and how to grow,

And that every experience, is a beautiful show.

And now, I stand tall, with my head held high,

Ready for whatever life may bring, without a sigh.

For I know that I've got the courage and the grace,

To face the world, with a smile, and a beautiful space