I’m not stone cold

but I’m no longer a sucker for words

or a lover of games

or a believer of lies.

I’m not stone cold

but I have mastered the art

of being on my own

without pining over love.

I’m not stone cold

but I now know how

to take my heart back

from those who broke it.

I’m not stone cold

but I stopped putting people

on pedestals they don’t deserve.

I stopped fighting losing battles.

I’m not stone cold

but I stopped apologizing

for who I am,

for speaking my truth.

I’m not stone cold

but I’m no longer restless

I now stand my ground.

I now take my power back.

I’m not stone cold

but the way I love has changed

and the way I live has changed.

I’m not trying to ‘win’ anyone anymore.

I’m not stone cold

but I’ve learned how to

light my own fire

when people leave me out in the cold.