Tuesday, March 11, 2008

A Way Into Convalescence

Sitting on the edge of a brick wall, I tried to catch words that were hanging over my head. I got to grab three. I opened my hands and found the words:

UNDERSTANDING.

RESILIENCE.

LOVE.

I need you to understand me. Your kind words will soothe me through the confusion. I need you to be patient with me. Your embrace will bring me warmth through the chills. I need you to be compassionate with me. Your smiles will get me through the loneliness.

But if you can't have the heart to give me any of these, then you won't help me get better. I don't need you anyway. I don't give a fuck. With or without you, I'll get through this.

I know, it's not that easy.

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