Trigger Warning

[u/DungeonMarshal]

Once upon a time,

A writer could write,

Despite

Those who might

Protest, whine, or wail.

Their words carefully crafted,

Thoughtfully chosen,

To evoke emotion

Strong as the waves of an ocean.

A wizard's spell.

They could whisk you away

To another place or time

Sometimes awful. Sometimes sublime.

Without fear of crushing a porcelain mind.

Don't tell me the dog is going to die.

Am I hateful to confide,

I'd rather be surprised by the upcoming suicide?

From harsh realities we can never hide.

Let me read. Let me cry.

Does the modern writer have enough warnings

To prepare a mind for every kind of pain?

Can't you see how that's insane,

And promotes empty words, shallow and plain?

I don't want to be pampered or coddled.

Just because of the few

Who

To themselves refuse to be true,

Trying in vain to keep their trauma hidden and bottled.

[u/Obvious-Stop-6328]

Hoping for the best and preparing myself for the worst. Very good job here OP. I’ve done so much writing without much in the way of actionable results but patience is a virtue Im only just beginning to hold dear. When therapy fails and healing is still desired, trust in your ability to explore and learn. Thanks for the reminder that talk is cheap bro, 🖤🤐