I saw
too much
and it h-u-r-t
I watched
the red flags
wave like r-i-b-b-o-n-s
I noticed
who stayed quiet
when I b-r-o-k-e
I loved
in full color
they left in g-r-a-y
I begged
for truth
and got s-h-a-d-e-s
I learned
too late
what pain l-o-o-k-s like
Now I
close my eyes
and choose not to s-e-e
Because feeling
everything
was killing m-e
I'd rather
be c-o-l-o-r-b-l-i-n-d
than break b-r-i-g-h-t-l-y
About the Creator
Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When I’m not lost in my own plots, I’m either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging life with a grin.
𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕀𝕄ℙ𝔸ℂ𝕋
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Day 4 of Quitting
If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
By sleepy drafts6 days ago in Longevity
Comments (15)
Brave • Honest • Haunting. You're crushing it, babe.
Some things are indeed better seen in gray shades. A heartfelt one, Komal, and so well-wrought.
This is emotionally charged piece. The staggered spacing & hyphenated words go so well with the overall theme- showing the fractured thoughts & hesitation. Really deep!
Just beautiful!
Beautifully-penned as usual KoKo! Remember God has your back! Take care! 🌸
Very nice
This feels sad, but also hopeful too. I pray for you to feel God’s strength and joy. 🤩
Always special, Komal Bravo
Always special. Komal Bravo
Wow! Love this poem Komal😍
Beautifully wrapped agony
beautiful.....
You are amazing komal! I love this poem! Best! 😊❤️
Clever! 🤓💖
I see the pain you carry, and hope your strength will pull you through.