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everythingandnothing submitted a contest entry to Write a letter or poem to yourself about what you love about this chapter of your life 6 months ago
Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Like all chapters,
They close.
And,
another opens.Like all chapters,
you start at the beginning.
Until,
you reach the end.You can’t skip pages,
you dare not skip over words.
You might miss something,
something that changes the whole,
plot, timeline, ending.You yell at the main character,
“Don’t do that!”
“Can’t you see?”You cry with the sidekicks.
You laugh over the comedic relief.
You hope for the star crossed lovers.But never,
Never,
do you skip chapters.
This chapter of mine,
Sometimes, I wish I could skip.
It’s not glamorous,
Nor funny.
It’s actually quite,
dare I say,
depressing?This chapter,
Chapter 19,
Healing.
It’s a long one,
but a necessary one.It’s a chapter where
you find the main character
crying,
on the kitchen floor.
You find them driving
with no destination.
It’s a chapter
of tears in the shower
so at least they can pretend
they aren’t real,
They aren’t in pain.
they can forget,
just for a moment,
the title of this Chapter.It’s a chapter where you scream
at the main character,
for using the same old habits.
For reminding them,
all stories have happy endings.
They will get through this.It’s a chapter of lots of dots and dashes,
no climax.
A silent wait,
Minus the occasional tear.
But,
every so often,
the character smiles.And every so often
you see,
the growth.
You follow this character
through the ups and downs.
And yes,
this chapter isn’t pretty,
Glamorous,
Exciting,
Even worth reading sometimes.
Yet,
It’s a chapter that you know
without it,
the character wouldn’t be who they are.This chapter,
Chapter 19.
I call it healing.
This chapter,
Chapter 19.
Is quite boring
in the eyes of the beholder.
Yet,
scattered tears on the kitchen floor
and missed smiles.
It’s a beautiful chapter,
and the next chapter
would be entirely different
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Frankie!!!!!! I am so proud of you! This piece is beautiful, and you are growing and healing and looking at the world through a more positive and hopeful perspective. And that fills my heart so much. Keep letting out those tears. Tears let out endorphins, so they can make you feel better. Keep writing. Keep healing. Keep growing. This is your chapter of healing and growing so you can live the life you so deserve. Giving you the warmest hug. Thank you for sharing and for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren
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Oh my gosh you made me cry! That means so much! I’m so so happy I found this safe place! I don’t think I’ll ever stop writing!
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I am glad you found us, too! I am rooting for your peace and happiness more than words can express. You deserve it! <3 Lauren
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