holding on to the past
is a burden in itselfholding on to something that has left your grip
is a burden in itselfwasting energy on thoughts, actions, feelings, and moments
is a burden in itselfi promised myself
to move on this time
swiftly and gracefully
without embarrassing myselfwhy can't i let you go my dear
why are you the weight that keeps me afloat
why are you the breath of fresh air in my lungs
why are you the bread on my table
the wine in my bloodwhy are you still a part of me

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A Collection of Poems (Publishing)
PoetryExplore my entrance from adolescence into adulthood as I experience internal struggles such as depression and social anxiety, as well as awkward situations and first loves. It's gonna be shit show.