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Guarded Heart

In a world of masks, choose wisely whom to trust

By Rohitha LankaPublished 9 months ago 1 min read

The truth of people's hearts... Don't expect too much

In a world full of benefits and illusions

Don't expect "everyone to be sincere with you."

You may "never hurt anyone"

But it "doesn't mean" other people won't hurt you

You never stabbed anyone in the back

But it doesn't mean

There won't be people waiting to stab you when you're not looking

Live well in a society full of games

Don't show all your cards...

Don't give anyone too much heart

Because sometimes the person who smiles at you today

Maybe the one who hits you when you fall

Distance is sometimes more important than closeness

Experience will teach you to choose "who to be with"

And know "who to let go"

Some people... will reveal their true nature

"When you fall"

Because true friends and enemies

Sometimes they are in the same flock

Think before giving your heart, and behave appropriately

Don't expect anyone to be good all the time

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  • Marie381Uk 9 months ago

    Lovely poetry 🖌️📕🍀🍀🍀

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