Wait until
A year from now
Where you say,
“Holy fuck,
I can’t believe I was going to kill myself before I etcetera’d….
Before I went skinny dipping in Tennesee,
Made my own IPA.
Tried out for a game show,
Rode a camel drunk,
Skydived alone,
Learned to waltz with clumsy old people,
Photographed electric jellyfish,
Built a sailboat from trash,
Taught someone how to read
Etc. etc. etc.”
The red washing
down the bathtub
can’t change the color of the sea
at all.
No, I’m not a bitch.
I’ve just been through a few things,
Seen a few things, been there and done that.
Yes, I guess I’m cold now.
But only because I once gave a damn
About someone who didn't give a damn about me.
I've built a wall around myself,
To protect my heart from more hurt and damage.
I won’t believe you if you tell me you’re different.
Unless you stick around and prove it.
Words no longer mean a thing,
Your actions are everything.
If someone wants to be a part of your life, they’ll make an effort to be in it.
So don’t bother reserving a space in your heart for someone who doesn't make an effort to stay.
Because you are always there for me.Because I feel comfortable around you.Because you actually hear what I say.Because you bring out the best in me.Because you accept me for who I am.Because you are not afraid to tell it like it is.Because you make me smile.Because you are down to earth.Because you make me feel loved.Because we have so much fun together.
No matter how busy a person’s day might be, if they really care, they’ll always find time for you.
Don’t come to my funeral to show how much you cared about me.
Show me how much you care about me now.
While I’m alive.
Genuine people don’t come around too often.
If you find somebody real enough to stay true, keep them close.
Sometimes you need to be alone in order to reflect on life.
Take time out to take care of yourself. You deserve it.
I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness,
the astonishing light of your own being.
Friends are those rare people who ask how you are and then wait for the answer.
1 Respect their independence.
2 Compliment them in the company of others.
3 Accept and encourage their enthusiasm.
4 Allow them to explore and talk things out.
5 Thoughtfully surprise them.
6 Understand when they are busy.
7 Let them dive right in
8 Offer them options.
9 Make physical and verbal gestures of affection.
10 Let them shine.
Understand that if you’re cold I’ll keep you warm and besides, there’s so much beauty in a storm.
Truth is, I get jealous easily because what’s mine is mine. I’m stubborn as hell, I say sorry too much. I act like I don’t give a fuck because I care too much. I over analyze the smallest of things and probably come off as a bitch to simply guard myself.
Being there for people because you know how it feels to have no one there for you.
You are allowed to terminate toxic relationships.
And you are allowed to walk away from people who hurt you.
You are allowed to be angry and selfish and unforgiving.
You don’t owe anyone an explanation for taking care of yourself.
Love the one who loves you. Respect the ones who deserve it.Value those who take care of you. And forget those who don’t deserve you.
