Despite everything

She feels her heart beat in her chest
She feels the air fill in her lungs
She hears the thoughts begging them to stop
Please stop
It hurts
But her heart keeps beating
Her lungs keep breathing
And despite everything,
She keeps living
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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