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Break(up)

After a recent breakup, I'm starting to reflect on the experience and what I've learned and lost.

By Stefanie G.Published 3 years ago 1 min read
Break(up)
Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash

I knew what it was like

To

f

a

l

l

in love,

But never could I imagine

The pain when you hit the ground.

They talk about the falling

But not about the landing

And the crack of the ribs

As the heart's cage

b r e a k s.

I do not fear another fall

s.

t

h

g

i

e

h

For I've always been afraid of

The higher you are,

The longer you'll fall,

And hardest you'll land.

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About the Creator

Stefanie G.

27 year old teacher who enjoys writing in her free time.

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