the only good thing
about crying
is that your eyes
are glassy
and they s h i m m e r
like stars in
the night sky
and even though
the constellations
cannot overcome
the mighty sadness
that causes your
head to ache
and your voice
to crack,
when someone
asks how you are,
darling,
just know that
you are a star
and that even the
most alluring
balls of gas
have imperfections
your flaws are efficacious;
they are the pointed crevices
that shape you
into the captivating star
that you are
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P O E T R Y // o.r
Poetrya compilation of vivid thoughts. [lower case intended] WARNING: some of these poems may be triggering. please do not read this book if you are easily influenced. ~ sending love and tranquil vibes ~
