Can't.

by Steph   Jun 26, 2015


When telling stories of my life,
I make sure to keep an even tone
while only focusing on the facts.

Can't feel. Can't deal. Can't cry.

I don't have the time,
or the energy,
to emotionally navigate
alcoholism. heartache. abuse. loneliness.

Can't feel. Can't deal. Can't cry.

I am sure to withhold any sign
of weakness;
keeping the upper hand,
now that I know how to.
Stabilizing the one thing
I have control over.

Can't feel. Can't deal. Can't cry.

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  • 9 years ago

    by Once an Angel

    I liked the repetition of "Can't feel. Can't deal. Can't cry." It really tied the stanzas together well. I am a fan of repetition. Sometimes the best we can do is to drown out feelings for awhile, until it is safe to feel again. In the words of my sweetheart, who struggles with self harm and an eating disorder, "it's better than other things".

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