the only thing
wrong with you is
you feel there is
something wrong
with you

nostalgia is
a complicated mechanism
distorting memories
and smiles
thwarting accurate
perceptions of reality

remembering something
as Flawless,
when at the time
it was the
thorn in your side
you could not
seem to
get out

trembling moments
bring out your
true self

external enmity
will never let up
the internal struggle
is genuine
avoiding nightmarish
nodding toward
nihilistic surrender

to make a difference in
an indifferent world
is a true feat of
strength

the point of
darkest resistance is
the point you
cannot retreat

the point you
cannot wave
your flag
in defeat

nothingness is
nonexistent

embrace something
there is
always
something