overjoyed

i've been overcompensating
for my underdeveloped,
overproduced thoughts
about the real world
and where we fit

unappreciative
of the unabashed
understanding
you've shown me,
i tried to make you quit

overwhelmed
with the day's undertaking
i pushed you away,
now i'm swimming in the overtones
of your laughter
and i'd like
for you to stay

unknowingly
you acknowledged
my very parts
that were undermined
for years
and now i'm swallowing
my pride
instead of
swallowing
my tears.