cruel, hopeful heart

i am so unoriginal

in my wants

in my heart

that's what makes life nearly unbearable

knowing so many feel as i

and yet we stay in our

lanes

boxes

roles

safety

we break one another's

hearts every day without realizing

i'm sorry

i dont mean to be cruel

if i dont take your

hand next time,

i pray you have the

courage to take mine.

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