Tag: compassion
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When Good is Scary
Smile returning to my face,A lump growing in my throat Eyes opening, brightened upMouth tightens, and tension grows Bursts of laughter and smiles ear to earFear is creeping up deep, so deep within Joy is like a dam breaking freeAnd my senses highten, ready for the drop Happiness scares me, and thriving is terrifyingFor me,…
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When the World Says You’re Wrong
There are moments in life where I am truly happyWhen I can feel myself inside my body, and the joy beats through my chest People all around can see me, and they lift me upIt’s contagious and grows from one stranger turn friend to the next So when? Or how? Or why does that all…
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Bodysuit
I feel the weight of it every dayMy shadow growing, my heart frays I know what lies underneathBut it sits over me, my crown, my wreath A ring of shame, weakness, and guiltWith each image captured, my tired soul wilts My suit has so much power over my heartIt pulls me down so deep, it…
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Not Broken
You’re not broken, even if you feel like you are Reading these words, and hearing this message, you are more together than you realize I’m sorry, so sorry for the pain you’ve felt over and over again The never ending aching, the constant noise never silent You feel no peace or a moment for breadth…
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It Has to Stop
Life stolen without a chance Stand up tall, take a stance Freedom, safety all deserve It’s time to act, have the nerve We are better, let’s prove it now ALL together, some way, some how
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Remember Me
When you begin to feel aloneRemember me When you are confused and unsureRemember me When your light starts to fadeRemember me When your surrounded by people but nobody is thereRemember me When you can’t remember why you’re here or how you arrivedRemember me When you are scared and feel stuckRemember me Remember every step you…
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My Safety
You are the dim light breaking through The one is who is the wisest and most true You stayed with me through every long, dark night You lifted me up, gave me strength, told me to fight You were the only one who heard my screams, dried my tears You placed shields around me, you…
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You’re Ok
It’s ok, you’re ok, you will be okI know it gets hard, it becomes unbearable You’re ok. Life was never meant to be easy,This moment will make you feel strong someday You’re ok. It doesn’t mean that all of the pain goes awayIt doesn’t mean that the harm is erased You’re ok. I know the…
Heart and Mind Speak 