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because why?

but i heal i

By ⸘jason alan‽Published 3 months ago Updated 3 months ago 1 min read
"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.

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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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