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"blue balloon" ⸘jason alan‽ pen, marker, and colored pencil on paper 2025
influence, inspiration, authority, or control
small talk is lazy and irresponsible
unmotivated and difficult
making hard work.
stubborn.
is it i?
or is it they?
play the game they say
that sensitivity is uncomfortable
they don't like vulnerable
but here if they call i
for their big need
for they love i
love them i
now.
or never.
but how can i?
they don't feel i love
when it floods from i eyes
and they pull triggers
i burn to cinders.
to dust.
because why?
what did i do wrong?
how could they betray i?
i bleed they smile
but i heal i
i heal i.
i heal.
me.
About the Creator
⸘jason alan‽
:::WARNING:::
i am only responsible for what i say,
not for what you understand.
you may learn to be charmed by my [secret‽] discontent,
or you may not.



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