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terrified
July 10, 2018
i’ve found comfort
in your
suffering.
perhaps that is
inconsiderate?
however, after countless nights
of tear-stained cheeks,
dripping mascara,
after weeks upon weeks of
of grieving,
faulting myself,
hating myself,
i realized,
you too, are at fault for this,
for us.
so, if i have to suffer,
i find comfort in the fact that
you have to suffer too.
and even know you’re pretending
and ignoring
and living on,
i know that
-you pretend to be okay, but at night in the unforgiving darkness, you’re terrified
© Tiana D., Monument, CO
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tothestars said...
on Jul. 21 2018 at 5:58 pm
this is so true! i lost someone in my life and i felt so good knowing that they felt as bad as i did.. i'm so glad i'm not alone! you're a great writer!
due to popular demand, soon, i'll write a book. for now, enjoy this comfort in an uncomfortable world