I’m Fine. Don’t Clap.

I’m fine.

No need to applaud.

This isn’t a breakthrough,

It’s just... true.

Nothing special happened today.

I just stopped caring

in a very organized way.

I didn’t rise above it,

I didn’t fall apart,

I adjusted expectations

and carried on smart.

I say “I’m fine”

like a completed task,

Not a lie per se,

just a box I check and pass.

You’re hoping for growth,

for a lesson, a change,

I aim for a coffee

and something less strange.

No standing ovation,

no tearful release,

I’m not brave or broken

I’m reasonably at peace.

So yes, I’m fine.

Truly.

No clap required.

If this were a movie,

we’d cut the scene early...

I'm fine, sue me.