#poemscave

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Does anyone ever truly get to know another? We say we open ourselves up but how can we claim to do so if we shy at the hands of judgement? Nobody ever understands another. How can we, when we don’t even know ourselves? We act the act and we walk the walk, pretending to know the answers. Like the meaning of life or what our purpose is, but really we are clueless. We are blinded by society and the notion that we should always have a plan. Well I reject that, I resent it and I refuse to play the part. Because I’m no fucking rose, I’m nowhere near perfect, none of us are. I don’t know where I’m going or what I’m doing but at least I have the courage to admit it.

you’re fooling nobody

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Uncertainty is ok It’s ok to be unsure Not everything has to be planned Not everything has to fall Into place like you imagined Because imagination and reality Are realms apart I’m afraid It’s ok to be afraid And it’s ok to cry You don’t have to be strong All the time, stop Your heart from drowning Humans are humans With imperfections running Through our blood and bones Let’s stop trying to be people We are simply not

we all have our faults

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Symptoms

Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever had a heart so heavy, as if you're drowning on your own? Do you ever feel the anger, like thunder in your veins? Does it ever make you wonder, is this what it's like to be insane? Because at times I become detached, and the world turns pure grey. And I need to know if it's just me, because I'm not sure I'm ok.

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Bad habits

Again and again the devil will tempt you

to try and regain those bad habits

you fought so hard to stop.

Recovery isn't as easy as the movies make it,

nothing ever is.

It's not just one simple decision and then roses

magically appear at your doorstep!

It's walking through a field of brambles,

with weeds constantly trying to drag you down.

It's crying yourself to sleep because

you feel that temptation running through your veins.

Not every scar will fade, nor will every

bad memory.

You shall carry them with you,

maybe forever!

But carry them with pride, with dignity.

Turn those scars into roses and

just remember,

flowers can't grow without a little rain.

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People often tell me I read into things too deeply or tell me I overthink too often. But how do people not? You have so much time to yourself in this world, whether it be lonely nights in bed or those night time drives that act as a catalyst for abstract thoughts. People have so much time to think, and to question everything around them. So to all the people telling me not to overthink, what are you saying? That all you think about is what you're having for dinner tomorrow or what your favourite colour is? I don't get it. I believe that we should learn to question anything and everything, and don't be ashamed of it. Break out of society's chains and let your mind run wild. The grey people of this world may give you an odd look when you bring up things which aren't normally bought up in casual conversation. But I promise you, overthinking is not a bad thing, it's what makes us most free.

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Beautiful things are often hidden, and sometimes people’s attention is elsewhere and so the most beautiful things on the planet go unmissed. Like skyscrapers in front of sunrises or buildings in front of beaches. This concrete jungle is growing by the day, and it’s taking nature as its hostage. So I try and appreciate what nature we do have because, like with everything, it may not be here tomorrow.

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Assume nothing

Make assumptions lightly

Don't hold them too close to your heart

Because our unconscience bias

Skews the truth

Leading us to believe a lie

Even if we are for total equality

We still hold these assumptions

But most of the time

We aren't even aware of them

Because they're bred in societies

Which haven't escaped outdated beliefs

But instead trapped

Inside the cage of the past

I hope future generations

Manage to escape

To have a pure mind and a pure heart

But for us prisoners in the meantime

Make assumptions lightly

Always

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Soooo I'm not gonna be posting for a while as I'm off on a 3 month volunteering trip. But I will still be writing when I'm away and will be sure to post when I get back! :)