Be strong
even when you’re not.
Even when places
and people
become impossible.
Even when every room is unfriendly,
every day a shame,
every step a burden
and when giving up
seems like a breath of
fresh air.
Do not stop.
Do not cease.
Do not hesitate.
Don’t be like them.
Don’t be like them.
Move forward instead
and when it hurts,
when it aches,
when you bleed
smile.
Eventually you learn
that there is no other way.
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Wonderful Bukowski-like piece 🙂
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Thank you. I was thinking the same thing when I first read it back. Totally Bukowski-ish.
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wow. this is well-written. and the advice fits people of every age, race, or gender. love it!
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That is awesome feedback, thank you.
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