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My mind stays slick

The word refusing to stick

By Ariana GonBonPublished 2 months ago 1 min read
My mind stays slick
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

My mind stays slick

When they use the word abuse

The word refusing to stick

*

They're hoping it sticks

No matter that I defuse

My mind stays slick

*

Their words pass me by slick

It's not the one I want to use

The word refusing to stick

*

Please make it stick

I swear it's a misuse

My mind stays slick

*

How can I argue when the floor under me is slick

I defend him, trying to come up with a truce

The word refusing to stick

*

They're hoping it clicks

Everything becoming loose

My mind stays slick

The word refusing to stick

Mental Healthheartbreak

About the Creator

Ariana GonBon

29yo bi Xicana. There's always more to write about, in more interesting ways than white men.

Instagram: @arte.con.ariana

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  • Sean A.2 months ago

    Such a sad truth for some written so well

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