Situational Awareness
Hearts are patched up
stitched tight
yet
small perforations
may
let in
that strange light
that is not light
like God is not God
Love is not a Band Aid
love doesn’t heal
it cocoons self-inflicted
wounds
it maintains the hurt
at acceptable levels
Rubber bullets
in time
wound the shooter
If your heart is big
you're going to need
more bandages
You may occasionally
stub a toe on love
however
you're more likely
to lose the ability
to walk or talk sensibly
No one ought to -
should
blame you
for this predicament
this
situation
...but they will
Copyright © Eric Ashford | Year Posted 2025
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