Mastered the Limb and Mind

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I will never let myself be vulnerable again. Never!
I exposed me and the core of my convictions
My insecurities, fears, and a whole lot of my gloomy doppelganger
Just to win their love and trust, but that may never work
I will never let myself be vulnerable again - I said to myself

I always feel my face lit up with a sheepish smile at the slightest sign of their approval
I paid no attention to the trail of hard work and dedication that brought me this far
For I believe the end justifies the means
On other days, I, unfortunately, I find myself spiralling into the dark abyss of depression; always putting myself in constant disdain whenever they felt disappointed
I will never let myself be vulnerable again

Now that I am a bit older, as I look back at the work I have done over the years for them
Of course, It was marked with scorn and contempt, but the result is strangely excellent
While I was vulnerable and plying my trade, I was mastering my craft; for I was working for a master
For I realised that the scorn and contempt were not for scolding, but for moulding

At the end, I not only mastered my craft, I have also mastered myself as a human being

I will forever stay vulnerable - only to the right people.