refined,

from

.: : ...’..:

:.;.‘dust.:.;’.

  : :  .‘:’ .: ’.; :  :



to

⋆ ✧✵　 + · 　 ✧ .

+ ☆ *　✵ * ⋆.☄

         ★       gold.     * ★      

. *　✦       +

☆ ° ✧　 · ✵    

stolen kisses
shiny veneers

splinted mirrors
silver tears

overturned tables
wasted years

tearless sighs
angry sneers

perpetual scars
haunting fears

how the waves kiss the seashore despite being sent away each time (unwavering.)

how my mind keeps wandering back to you all the time
(ridiculous.)

the number of times I would give my life for you
(selflessness.)

the distance I would run to get to you
(determined.)

the height I would climb just to get you
(persevering.)

the number of times I woke up crying because I dreamt of you (painful).

hold on,
she tells herself,
hold on,
to that tiny thread of life,
hold on,
to the facade of a smile,
hold on,
she says,
hold on.