is no joking matter.
Even though Jacob
wore the best mask possible,
he was hurting deep down inside.
It's like one of those times
when you see someone so determined,
someone so strong,
and they suddenly break down
and cry.
Your whole image of them
is shattered.
Shattered,
like the life inside my brother.
Shattered,
like the glass that was behind him.
Shattered,
like I was when I found him
and mom drunkenly sleeping
on the crimson stained couch.
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