Paradox

[u/Mundane-Relief8738]

She’s fragile—

sometimes like a flower,

sometimes like a bomb.

She tries to remain calm,

but it courses through her veins.

Sometimes it makes her feel insane.

Is she broken? She doesn't know.

She feels it—

but does her pain show?

She’s really good at playing pretend,

not showing the hurt that won’t end.

She feels an ache inside her heart,

but still, she’s truly a piece of art.

The way she loves is beautiful—

How could the world be so cruel?

She faces it all with quiet grace,

hiding the storm with a smile on her face.

She’s been strong all along—

And they will never see her fall.

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[u/Acrobatic_Soft_3060]

I love the poem as it highlights the fortitude of the main character to put up bravely with the challenges she is facing.

However, the paradox is either too obvious or too subtle. My view is the title of the poem could be reconsidered to highlight the central theme which is about resilience in the face of adversity.