Do not be the one
to calm
others’ seas —
storms
that never asked
for rescue.
Dark clouds
block the rays
of your sun —
the one you lack.
Stay afloat
on salty tears
and let yourself breathe
before the body,
laden with anchors
of good intentions,
pulls you under for good.
Perhaps it is you
who is drowning
in the waves
of yourself —
stealing your breath.
After all,
who will warm you,
if not the same light
that today casts you
in shadow?
Jan 28
Jan 28, 2026 at 11:35 AM UTC
Do not be the one
to calm
others’ seas —
storms
that never asked
for rescue.
Dark clouds
block the rays
of your sun —
the one you lack.
Stay afloat
on salty tears
and let yourself breathe
before the body,
laden with anchors
of good intentions,
pulls you under for good.
Perhaps it is you
who is drowning
in the waves
of yourself —
stealing your breath.
After all,
who will warm you,
if not the same light
that today casts you
in shadow?
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