You Already Know

You look in the mirror already aware
He is back 
You can feel him in the damage of you 
He is here for you again
As if you are not broken enough 
Get up while you can 
Go back to confirm the routinely bad news
You will get through this 
Again
Maybe
You wonder what he will bring this time
Maybe less
Maybe more
You fall just once
And your bones break like little toys 
He is here to cause more pain 
You already know
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Agustin Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Bangalee Avatar
July 9, 2019 at 4:26 AM
sometimes some pains outwardly strike the around .....///
Foster Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 7:55 PM
Get up. Kick him back. Never let them win. Were red, we do not bleed. Excellent write. I was there... eerie. Ann
Gauthier Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 6:58 PM
A very poignant poem, Ally. Congrats on your well deserved honorable mention.
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