Four Point Ten: Becoming

Mistakes are trophies
acting like hapless failures
when they're treasures

Flaws are enticing,
everything real gets damaged
not struggling with age

Pain is beautiful
if tears become diamonds
instead of weapons


-Nicola An
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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