I give up on goodbyes
So you won't see me cry.
Afterwards, I light my heart on fire.
Through this hell,
I wonder why
I can't just say goodbye
Without a chasm opening in my voice and
Swallowing me whole
Without that damned burst of life's blood
That makes everything blurry.
What I fear the most is you seeing me crack and melt into an inky pool. Nothing
About that is shameful,
But I am ashamed.
Both at crying and at hiding it.
So I keep giving up on goodbyes.
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A Touch of Wonder
PoetryA book of poetry filled with thoughts, experiences, and emotions. "As I walk down the slippery street, My face streaming with tears, The sadness can barely be sustained. But you suddenly kiss away my fears, My dear umbrella in the rain."
