
I grab a handful of salt
rubbing it into the wounds of my mistakes,
berating myself for thinking things I mustn’t
and wanting things I shouldn’t.
The sting takes over my senses as I spiral into self-loathing,
wishing I was a better person than this.
As I pour on the negative thoughts,
the pain burns me up.
Seeping from the hidden sins in my mind,
my moral failings start to blind my sight.
I add extra salt as I think of all the people in my life
who deserve better.
It scorches like a half-truth.
I take out another handful from a jar called perfection.
Throwing more onto my mistakes,
I salt the wounds of my own humanity.
Beautifully expressed π
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Thank you so much Astha π
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Well expressed!
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Thank you Akshita, so kind of you to say π
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Well expressed!π€©
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Thanks so much Dear Knight βοΈ
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Wow. Such powerful lines. Beautifully written β€οΈ
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Thank you Shweta π
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You are very welcome π
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Good expressions.
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Thanks Nishabd π
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terrific poem; as the Eagles — and Jackson Browne — said: ‘take it easy, don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy’ π
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Thank you John, this means a lot ππ
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Strong imagery!!!
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Thanks my friend π
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Welcome π You’re on such a roll!
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Really? Haha, I do not feel like that at this moment in time. Nothing a little sleep won’t fix (I hope).
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I think so. Been posting excellent stuff for sure! Sleep always helps to rejuvenate.
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Gorgeous piece.
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Thank you so much π
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Beautifully written and pinned so well the emotions. I can’t stop but admire your creativity with words. Keep blogging
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Thank you Raghavasree. Thanks also for your encouragement π It is keenly felt.
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Your welocome. keep blogging dear
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Its painful. Expressed beautifully.
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Yes perfectionism is always painful, because it’s an illusion. Thank you for your lovely words.
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My pleasure always π π
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Wow! Awesome post and wisdom, My Dear!!
xoxo
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Thank you Chuck, really this is very encouraging for me to read.
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Always happy to let you hear the praise you have earned, Dear!!
xoxo πππΉ
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OMG this is me! This is so me. Thank you for putting into words how I am feeling. xoxo
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I’m glad to hear this piece spoke so much to you Carol. It’s nice to know we’re not alone sometimes right?
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