I never thought it would be so hard to walk five feet in front of me.
I never thought it would be so hard to hold back salty tears from slipping over the egde.
I never thought it would be do hard to stand in font of 195 people, and look them in the eye.
I never thought it would be so hard to stand on the other side with my friends and teachers.
I never thought someone could care so much about me.
I never thought someone would let the tears spill over.
I never thought someones arms folded tightly around my shaking body would be just what I needed.
I never thought someone I didn't know could have a string connection with me.
Not until today.
Not until I relinquished the streams from my shining eyes.
Not until those heartwarming arms were the only thing holding me together.
Not until my ignored wounds were ripped open, and I reveled them to strangers.
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I could not agree more with this. Isn't it amazing how something done in complete silence could absolutely change your life? How moving forward five feet would take the courage and energy of a marathon?
ReplyDeleteThere were a few crossings I never before had the courage to admit, and a few I never realized bothered me before. I'm so proud of everyone, including myself, for being as open as we were.
Let's keep coming clean.
this is a really good piece, the last part really makes it come together; i wish i could write as great as you can-- but you have had yrs of practice. anyways, i always like hearing your well put together pieces, they're nice.
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