Heartbreak
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A vulnerable reflection on wanting love without losing identity — this poem speaks to anyone rebuilding after betrayal and learning to love again on their own terms.
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I thought I was afraid of losing you – until I discovered what I truly feared.
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You tried hang meYou wanted to silence meYou tried to make me look the fool.But what you didn’t expectWas for me to stand proudlyOn the gallowsAnd thenWith a smile on my faceAnd the coldness in my heartI escaped.
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The writer reflects on coping with heartbreak and the struggle to keep going amidst deep sadness. Despite appearing strong, they admit to feeling numb and only experiencing overwhelming emotions when confronted with certain reminders. The anniversary of their breakup is spent hosting friends, a conscious effort to avoid drowning in sorrow alone.
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