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What would I tell them?

When the ground tears open at my feet, revealing 
Gaping toothless mouths black enough to swallow tears in their pitch
Somehow I’ve always kept one foot on solid earth
Toes digging into cold soil, desperately gripping the planet
Hanging on to survival
For what remains of this life
As if I would hold on forever

The most difficult thing
Would be to fight the instinct to survive
To let go, throwing myself down
Correcting this instability
Righting this little wrong 

People say that doing the right thing is the most difficult 

They also tell me I should stay 

I say they should all 

Go on

Move on

Do their best     

Know it was me, not them 

Love each other

Support each other 

Come together in compassion,
            gratitude, and connection 

With or without me 

February 2-9, 2025

Published inPoetryFree Verse

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