do not deny yourself of happiness.
selflessness does not always equal happiness,
and selfishness does not always equal evil.
no hero has ever truly been happy.
no martyr has survived.
self care is simply a way of survival.
i have put others before myself
far too many times—
so have you.
loneliness is all that follows.
even the mightiest of heroes
have to save themselves.
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recycled poetry
Poetry❝i wish i was writing something special, but these words have been used before and there's no originality to it at all. i'm just reusing phrases until they're worn out, like musty library books or hand-me-down clothes.❞ from ❛hand-me-down poetry❜ i...
