I May Weep

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The water that falls from my face is a reflection of the pain I feel inside.

Don’t let these tears fool you into believing that weakness runs through my body.

I may weep, but the strength I have will always overpower the pain I feel.

Pain is needed to show you are alive. The longing to understand why you hurt so much and the courage to move forward is always present.

Don’t ever mistake my tears as a sign of weakness, for they are just waves of sadness making their final journey back to the universe.

Feel the suffering, understand the reasoning, then experience the emotional energy as it leaves your body.

— Nicole Barden 6/9/2021

Originally published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself on Medium