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*Just a little something I wrote quite a while ago. Sending love to my younger self, who was clearly going through some sort of identity crisis. š¤
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The pain. Dull.
Sometimes sharp. Throbbing. Piercing. CONSTANT.
Eating away my being, my existence.
It's more mental than I thought.
Strong.
That is who I was .
Who I see a glimmer of these days
When the daily grueling becomes so overbearing, so overwhelming
I have no other option but to be resilient
Even for a few minutes, seconds even, to regain my sanity.
Strong.
That is who I want to be.
25. Almost 25.
You're too young to not have the energy.
You're too old to be carefree/ complacent/ idle.
Try a little harder.
Stand a little taller.
But I AM trying.
It will be fine. I hope so too.
Don't get me wrong.
I do see the beauty.
I do see the hope.
I do believe.
But somedays sure are darn difficult.
Tugging at your heartstrings.
Deep breaths.
I will survive.
We will survive.
Dear god, help me be kind.
For I am so thankful for all the kindness that I have received,
And I have some heartbreaking, rough days where I could use more.
Help me be kind because I know there are millions out there who could use more.
In a tough tough world.
I'd like to be kind.
XO
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Sneha Pradhan
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Comments (3)
That's a great poem. Happy to subscribe to your work.
It always a nice surprise when you find work you did a while ago. So happy for you shared it with us.
Being kind is the best legacy to leave behind! Such a powerful poem!