Metaphor

These hairline cracks cause more

pain than gullies. When the damn

bursts we allow ourselves to be

washed away and we mourn.

But the smallest pin prick of

rejection causes a chain

reaction. It's a terrible metaphor,

but our heart breaks.

It doesn't shatter; we're

protecting ourselves from that

already.

Just a paper cut.

But it seeps into the chest and

resonates throughout our entire body.

An ache that hangs around

our heart and occupies our mind.

Wanting to shut the door on

wanting but afraid of missing what

stands on the other side.