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I never told you what you taught me

Hollow

It's hard to mourn
someone who was never really present.
Now that you're gone,
nothing much has changed.

Does that make you sad?
Good; now you understand.

Hide

I was just a kid.
Freeze
Stay silent
Be ashamed

You'll never know you're the one
who taught me
this world is not safe.

Heal

You cracked me open.
Light peeked in;
poetry poured out.
I wasn't ready
to be allowed to feel;
making art is making love

Thank you
for seeing
me

Written by brokentitanium

(k.)

Published 29th Aug 2021

Author's Note

For Missy's "letters unsaid" comp

#forgiveness #love #men #secrets

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Re. I never told you what you taught me

Honoria

29th Aug 2021 10:08am

Dear K,

I know three people who fit these letters perfectly. I kept reading Three and thinking that one the hardest for me. Feeling and expressing myself came at a price. I�m sure it�s a relief and joy when able to do it and find acceptance.
All the best for the comp. these are awesome poem letters. H🌷

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brokentitanium (k.)

29th Aug 2021 11:00am

Thank you, H. I'm glad you caught the positivity & healing of Three... I feel like the others come across as unnecessarily bitter. Self-expression is hard; I'm still learning... but a good crash course can help even if it costs.
❤k