Why did you hurt yourself today?
Is pain the only thing that can make you feel?
It is true, that pain is the root of almost all great things
but it is not the only thing that is real
don’t be a murderer
don’t kill everything with it
forget the stings
new memories can patch up holes
we are always who we are
stay and go, my bittersweet friend
always a choice but not always unforced
yes, all will wither in the end
we all have thorns
some can hide better
we all lie for our reasons
you are not the only one broken
thoughts are thoughts, they don’t need repair
I don’t need anything from you,
not an empire. But I’ll take you with all your dirt
it is okay, I’m not expecting you to stay
it is okay, I can’t ask for comfort from someone in pain
Do we need to start again?
A million lifetimes away
Can we keep each other?
We could then find a way.
Maybe then.
About the Creator
Let's Don't Do This
"I just can't do this anymore..." "Do what?" What can't you do? Put gas in your own car? I swear to God you make me take care of everything, don't you? You know I'm on my way to work right now but that never stops you from bothering me, does it?"
By Shirley Belk6 days ago in Fiction
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A hauntingly beautiful reflection on pain, acceptance, and connection. Some wounds don’t need fixing—just understanding.