Inside the Armor

10/22/18

It is wanting you like I do

That reveals my greatest weaknesses.

Underneath the strength

And determination

And tenacity

Is still that scared little girl

Who, despite her bravado, is

Convinced you’re going to leave

For no reason at all…

And she’ll be powerless to stop you.

Just like all the others.

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Running on Empty

Today was a little hard. I got two hours of sleep, the address for my job interview ended up being in a field, and I’m missing you.

When bad things happen, I instinctively reach out for you; now, you’re not there. When good things happen, my impulse is to call you. You said you wanted to know about both…but I don’t need to depend on you for love, support, or encouragement if you won’t be there through thick and thin.

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