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After a while...

Unexpressed

By Laleeta TongoPublished 5 years ago 1 min read

After a while you come to realize that not everything is worth passionately loving,

not every person who brings you joy and happiness ought to become endearing.

After a while you notice that some battles are not even worth preparing for,

and from all of them who made any difference, not everyone is worth fighting for.

After a while you know not everyone who pushed you towards your dream destined to stay longer,

and few people who bring joy and happiness are not always worth staying forever.

After a while you realize how to care for your own wounds, and heal faster,

and then slowly learn not to get injured at all and unwelcome any disaster.

After a while you see that to love means unconditionality and respect not ignorance but bliss,

And we despise harsh reality over subtle dreams with a poetic touch and a magical kiss.

After a while you understand trusting blindly is believing and not justifying but being understood,

and it is better to follow your dreams than to chase people who do never do any good.

After a while you learn to inspire yourself, and learn to forgive fast,

and discover which scar is worth showcasing from your wounded past.

-Laleeta

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About the Creator

Laleeta Tongo

Writer - All Art | Observe | Manifest | Create | Express | Restart

Musing on literature📚

No fitting in, aiming to belong 💛

Trying to unleash the hidden urge to pen down ✍🏼

Richmond, VA, USA

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