I don’t think I stayed so long
because I was afraid of hurt
I think I stayed so long
because deep down I know
that I had lost myself
to him
and facing the truth
about leaving
with a shell of my soul
that I had to repair myself
was harder than
saying goodbye

Self wanted loneliness is peaceful and a bliss,
But, loneliness gifted to you hurts deeply.
12/10/2019

Trouble trouble,
Trouble will trouble you.
Offer no resistance,
And it will leave you.
12/6/2024

All the ways of loss
Of people, things, and sway
How desperate must the godless feel
When they kneel down to pray.