We are the aliens
Among ourselves
Passing each other
In the crowds
Looking at one another
Without a sound
Communicating
None of us the same
All glued to earth, this gravity
Not understanding ourselves, really
What is relative, everything?
What is this life, we live in
Heads stuck in television
Living through others
What does this say
Of our lives?

Social media
can be fatal
for a sensitive heart.

When 'friends'
expose your secrets
without a feeling
of remorse,
pretending they are just
'telling the truth'.

When people
accuse you of things
you never did,
making a drama
out of the fact
that your opinion
differs from theirs.

When jealous women
chase you
because they think
you are there
to conquer their men.

When strangers
gossip about
every little thing you write
making it into their own version
of your life.

Be careful on social media
if you have a sensitive heart.

It takes a lot of strength
To speak about your weakness
Success is making steps
out of stumbling stones
A Victor is not the one that
never fails
But the one that never fail to rise
against all odds

Dear You,

How was today?
I heard you struggled.
I heard everything you screamed.
I heard the lump in your throat.
I saw your heart on your sleeve,
The tears in your eyes,
As reality hit you square in the face.

I have to tell you
It's going to be ok.
Those people
Who tear you down,
Who attack you at your weakest,
They aren't your fault,
You are not to blame.

I promise you now,
As I live and breathe,
You can be more than this,
You can be more than me.

Take a deep breath.
Lift your head.
This game isn't over yet.
You have only just begun.
You were never a quitter
So why quit now
You can't let them hold you down.

You will learn
To believe in yourself again
To see the dreams you hold
Play out for all to see
You'll prove them wrong
And be the best you can be.

This darkness cannot hold you forever
This too will end
And you will see the sun
Light up your life again.
I know you have it in you
To bring yourself back from the brink
I'm here
Hand outstretched to pull you in.

Don't give up
You are better than this.
Just watch
You will see.

With love and hugs
Yours sincerely
Me
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