Better Than Nothing

I put myself in dangerous situations.
Not because I want to die,
But maybe because even fear itself is better than being numb.

-I’d just like to know what wanting to live feels like.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gauthier Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 7:03 AM
Lovely ~
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 6:25 AM
Congrats on your top win! Live as you want to! It is your life.
Leffanta Avatar
September 7, 2022 at 11:16 AM
No need to try living as life will throw itself at your feet! Aloha!
Emate Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 11:48 PM
Truly said, Rico.
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