Writing is my way of breathing
It's as important as breathing
Sometimes, it's the only thing
Keeping me alive
Because when they ask me if I'm okay
I lie
For their sake
At least,
That's what I tell myself
Because I don't share my writing with them
It feels wrong
To let them see a part of my soul
Because then they'll have more questions
Questions
That I can't bring myself to answer
Mar 13
Mar 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM UTC
Writing is my way of breathing
It's as important as breathing
Sometimes, it's the only thing
Keeping me alive
Because when they ask me if I'm okay
I lie
For their sake
At least,
That's what I tell myself
Because I don't share my writing with them
It feels wrong
To let them see a part of my soul
Because then they'll have more questions
Questions
That I can't bring myself to answer
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