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Dear you,

Why does your heart feel so heavy and hollow?
     you're weary from carrying its weight,
   amidst life's chaos,
           you hesitate to look within,
     fearful of what's concealed in the depths.

The heart that once danced with joy,
  now mourns in sorrow for reasons
      unknown.
             are you truly alright?
You've often said, "It's okay not to be okay,"
    But is it really, deep down, okay?

Being engulfed in sadness without cause,
  thoughts swirling through your restless mind,
      With a heart burdened and desolate,
  it's become a part of you, a relentless grind.
if you step out of the wheel of life,
you're welcoming the night with no stars,
  it's really not okay to be like this.
                it's not okay...
                                      not okay...

Like fall, your words crestfallen, with no care,
           you simply stare as the fire burns the
             leaves of your words,
    leaving you with nothing but ashes.
              You touch those ashes,
                     and black coal sins your hand.
Deep down, you know the truth,
                               and you're afraid to face it:
                 that you're not okay.

~ Halsey

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