‘I’ve learned what love is, from loving you.’
I scribbled a heart beside his name and handed the small, messy note to him. He was quiet for a second as he read, and then broke into his breath-taking smile. He leaned over and kissed me lightly on my cheek. He reached for the pencil and hesitat...
'maybe it's true when people say 'we hurt the ones we love the most'.'
i leaned into his shoulder, as he tried to wipe his tears away before i noticed he was crying.
i felt so alone, even with him so close to me. i reached over and grabbed his light brown hand with my whit...
i want to be that girl…
who wishes upon a shooting star
who believes in love at first sight
who looks up at the sun each time she walks outside and smiles
who isn’t afraid to dream
who loves those who hurt her
who forgives as much as she loves
who still believes in fairytales
who sticks ...
a brush of mascara, an ounce of foundation. a pint of nail polish, the next shade sensation. a spritz of perfume, spray for your hair. an accessory or two, and even a spare. what are the reasons for why we care? we don't show what's underneath, no, we don't dare. for though we t...
Will I ever measure up?
They always expect so much.
When will they see,
That I just want to be me?
Sometimes they grow impatient,
But I can't be their better.
When will they see,
That I just want to be me?
Whenever I mess up,
They know I can never be good enough.
When will they se...
Their glances, always seen.
Their whispers, always heard.
Their thoughts, always read.
Their rejection, always scars.
Their words, always sting.
Their hate, always kills....
You feel it,
As it frightens already frightened children.
You feel it,
As it makes the depressed even more depressed.
You feel it,
As it hurts those who have been hurt too much.
You feel it,
As it angers those who are already angry.
You feel it,
As it cries along side the crying.
You feel ...
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