Advice

It seems now that 
my time is come
Palms sparking 
fires as they 
rub
Seems like I’m drowning 
in my own
 blood
Still I 
smile,
No, I don’t
 cry
Because big girls 
don’t 
cry
Momma once told me
If a man ever sees you 
cry,
He’s gonna rip you 
apart
My dear,
 it is best
You pretend you don’t even have a 
heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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October 25, 2016 at 9:30 AM
That's not very smart because it is in the heart where new beginnings start. Peace and many blessings to you Alanah.
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