Of being a survivor...
Yes, I feel pain
Yes, I feel pain
but
that is because I am not numb.
I
have cracks
but
that's how the light trickles in.
I
am broken
but
I am not crushed.
I
am missing pieces of my heart
but
that is because I have loved.
I
have nightmares
and
that is because I have experienced fear
and
yes, I am terrified of losing,
but
that is because I have a reason to care.
I
have cried myself to sleep
but
I have also laughed until I cried.
I
have a past
but
that means I have a future too.
No,
I am not perfect
and
I'm actually kinda messed up.
I
have bullet holes
but
all the scars I'm covered in
are
the proof
I
have survived battles.
I
feel pain because I am real
I
can laugh because
I
am still alive.
I'm blessed to call you family and proud to call you a friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Jess. I love it, and you, a whole lot.
Jay, that means more to me than I can possibly put into words. Thank you. I love you, too.
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