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That Horrible Person

We’ve all had that promising connection turn sour…

By Gillian Lesley ScottPublished 4 years ago Updated 4 years ago 1 min read
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Whenever you think a person is terrible

Think again.

Are they?

Or are you?

Maybe just maybe

They are there to show you

Where you have flaws

That you have never considered flaws before..

I am who I am, right?

What’s wrong with being passionate?

Nothing, but maybe your passion needs

To be over here

Not there

And this “terrible” person is going to show you that, the hard way

Or so it feels

But the hard lesson is going to be more effective

Than just fading away with a smile.

Clear your energies

An adult discussion may be on the cards one day

Meanwhile

Just you do you.

It’s all anyone can really do.

sad poetry

About the Creator

Gillian Lesley Scott

Scots born Australian. Tales of being human. Despite aiming for the highest good of all, not always successful

https://www.instagram.com//gillesleyscott//

https://www.facebook.com/gillian.l.scott

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