A Battle Worth Fighting
Learning, in time, who sent you, did not change how I feel. I Love You anyway, as I always have and always will. Sorrow may be our lot today, but tomorrow—the long tomorrow—brings endless opportunity to rejoice in uniting. And when that day comes, I hope you realize that love is a battle worth fighting.
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They
Who are “they”? You either know or you don’t. If you do know, you can tell, but no one will believe you anyway. If you are of them, you will be just the sort of person to say: yes, yes, I know what you mean, but who are “they”?
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
We may respect each other as savage animals between whom distance must be kept but who nevertheless join forces when called upon by fate. Is it time? Or is it too late?
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Splinter Beneath the Nail
How does something so small
And seemingly insignificant
Work its way beneath the skin
And cause so much pain?
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Dig it out! Don’t squall!
Or it won’t be long
Before infection sets in,
The working man’s bane!
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They said:
If you don’t heal
What hurt you
You’ll bleed
On those
Who didn’t cut you.
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But the ones who cut me
Never stick around
To help me heal
So how can I trust
Anyone who can’t stand
The sight of a little blood?
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After all,
I took the blade
For you and you alone.
Now my scars
Are a testament
To your weak stomach.
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But you’ll soon know
What it means
To bite off
More than you can chew.
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Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.
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Tick.
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The clock
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Stops.
About the Creator
C. Rommial Butler
C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.
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The only thing worth fighting for. Truly thought provoking poetry!!
Nice story 👍
These were all excellent! My favourite was Splinter Beneath The Nail! It was very relatable and very deep!
Loved the performance poem!!! Wonderfully written!!!❤️❤️💕
That was an amazing performance, thanks!
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