maybe it could have been different
had they reacted some other way
had instincts to keep them far from astray
maybe I would have been okay
had they done something right away
had they helped me on the first day
maybe my story wouldn't be so broken
if they could have done something different, would they have?
maybe...maybe
maybe it could have been different.
But no amount of maybe repairs a broken child.
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Questions I and many others have always asked like yourself. There are those who will say it happened when you were a child, you should of got over it by now. To me your last line says it all, I have tried my whole life to find a repair kit that works and I haven't. For me a raw write, nicely expressed and written
People always want you to get over it... I don't think that will ever end. But they don't understand...a hurt kid keeps crying, keeps screaming, keeps yelling until someone comes to help.
I totally agree
That common thought that most have of what if. What could have been, should have been, would have been never are able to be answered. A very powerful statement the last sentence. It rings out in anguish of regret and doubt. But a broken child may still find repair within themselves if given a chance for the glue to dry and the cement to set. A lovely write NinjaGirl
The patience of waiting for cement and glue to solidify is rarely found... not before something else seems to wreck the creation again.
New breaks may occur but if the original break is well fixed it will not break there again
🥷 poet , this is quiet but devastating…each “maybe” pulling me closer to that final, unshakable truth. The restraint in your words makes the impact hit even harder. Very, very relatable. Beautifully written, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you for reading
You are most welcome, my friend!
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