I kept clearing my schedule for you

Acting like your time was more valuable than mine

You’d call, and I’d run—

Even when it meant leaving parts of my own life behind

I made space for you everywhere

But you never once asked if I needed space too

I learned the hard way that effort means nothing

When you’re not someone’s priority

Don’t call me when your world goes quiet

Don’t reach for me whеn your plans fall through

I’m done being the low priority—

Thе one you only want when you’ve run out of room

Don’t save me for the lonely moments

Don’t place me second and pretend it’s fine

If I’m not your first thought

Then you won’t be touching mine

You never showed up unless it benefited you

And I kept calling that connection

I stayed loyal in the shadows you forgot about

Hoping one day you’d finally look up and see me

But your eyes were always fixed

On everyone easier, louder, shinier than me

I kept giving you chances you didn’t earn

Just to keep the hope I built around you alive

Don’t call me when your world goes quiet

Don’t reach for me when your plans fall through

I’m done being the low priority—

The one you only want when you’ve run out of room

Don’t save me for the lonely moments

Don’t place me second and pretend it’s fine

If I’m not your first thought

Then you won’t be touching mine

I deserve someone who remembers me

Before the night gets lonely

I deserve a place where my presence isn’t convenient—

It’s wanted

I’m tired of being chosen

Only when no one else is around

Don’t call me when your world goes quiet

Don’t reach for me when you’re out of better plans

I’m done being the low priority—

I’m done shrinking just to fit your hands

Don’t save me for the lonely moments

Don’t place me second and expect me to stay

If I’m not your first thought

Then I’m walking away