Ignorant Growth

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You may think just because you feel numb, it doesn't affect you on a deep level. Truth is, it probably means the opposite. It's just easier to not confront it rather than feel the negative emotions all at once.

Ignorant Growth

By Loviel

With our lives changing,

Emotions exploding

Like canons,

And circling inside us

Like poison.

It drains us of energy,

Of excitement and motivation,

And in its place, leaving

Hurt, suffering, and confusion.

Just wanting to feel normal--

Like every morning

Isn't a challenge,

Like ever breath

Isn't a sigh.

Suffering is not strength.

Isolation is not independence.

Losing yourself is not growth.