Everything kept in bittersweet silence
Lips ****** from biting back the sentences I am not courageous enough to speak aloud
Eyes shut to avoid sting of reality
Upon shelves towering above stature sit dusty expectations
Long since placed carefully with wonderment
Slathered in cobwebs and mice have moved in and taken up permanent residence in the nooks between
It's a **** miracle they stayed in position this whole time
I cannot seem to stop fidgeting and swinging wildly from distraction to distraction
Branches leading away from my plans
Some of them not even sturdy enough to tolerate my weight
Sending me spiraling spectacularly to the solidly packed earth far below
Selecting thrills instead of skills
Denying truth politely
As one turns down a piece of gum
And it doesn't help laying bare my soul
I do anyways
Although I resent pain caused by opening these ancient wounds at least then my sorrow is freed
Nov 7, 2024
Nov 7, 2024 at 11:23 PM UTC
Everything kept in bittersweet silence
Lips ****** from biting back the sentences I am not courageous enough to speak aloud
Eyes shut to avoid sting of reality
Upon shelves towering above stature sit dusty expectations
Long since placed carefully with wonderment
Slathered in cobwebs and mice have moved in and taken up permanent residence in the nooks between
It's a **** miracle they stayed in position this whole time
I cannot seem to stop fidgeting and swinging wildly from distraction to distraction
Branches leading away from my plans
Some of them not even sturdy enough to tolerate my weight
Sending me spiraling spectacularly to the solidly packed earth far below
Selecting thrills instead of skills
Denying truth politely
As one turns down a piece of gum
And it doesn't help laying bare my soul
I do anyways
Although I resent pain caused by opening these ancient wounds at least then my sorrow is freed
Request permission to use this poem