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Overcoming Negativity

Learning to let go

By KJ PorterfieldPublished 4 years ago 1 min read

I was wrong

Three words often too difficult to say

Because when I lay in bed at the end of the day

The first thing I want to do

Is point the finger at you

I can’t do it

That I shall not admit

As long as I live, I’ll be independent

I don’t need anyone to help

Even when I am dying in bed

Suck it up and be a man

Has forced me to grow up faster than I can

Hide your emotions, for they show your weakness

And you’ll always live on the edge of feeling

I feel numb

For years, I have tried to prove myself

To those who have long forgotten

Whose neglect to the truth has brought them sorrow

Now to those with whom it is unneeded

With which the act our relationship only weakens

There’s a better way

If we open our hearts today

Allow ourselves to be vulnerable

Make ourselves uncomfortable

Let go of your fears, doubts, open your hearts

You will find peace and joy right from the start

inspirational

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KJ Porterfield

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