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A Promise

Ruby Red

By Ruby RedPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
as you have probably realised, these have literally nothing to do with the stories... just there to be funny :)

To those who have wasted their time trying to break me,

The ones who have nothing better to do but to scold me,

And you.

The one that watched so carefully while I was breaking...

And that

Did

NOTHING.

This,

This is for you:

May the world punish you for your smug little grins.

I pray for the moment you fall through the cracks,

And realise how it feels to be left behind.

While i soar high, I'll let you believe there is hope...

That someone cares...

That you -

You twisted thing -

Can be happy.

And I'll treasure it.

The moment in the spotlight,

Where you stand proud, ready to announce your destiny,

Your truth to the world...

And the gunshot brings blood to your mind...

Before you fade to black.

Another one left to gather dust.

Useless..

Gone.

And when you hope again...

When you lift your chin to believe..

You'll finally realise that

You.

Are.

NOTHING.

And I'll make sure it stays that way.

The kindness in my heart disappears,

And something inside will break again, even if I am trying to be good.

Even if there is hope,

This will destroy us both.

-

Fin.

inspirational

About the Creator

Ruby Red

Heya friend, I'm Red!

I write poetry, so subscribe for a hint of vulnerability, some honesty and the occasional glimpse behind my mask 🌱

Taking a break from Vocal; focusing on my anthology 🫶💖

AI is not art.

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