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Things I Know

A poem about overcoming tough times and trusting yourself
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Created by kpatterson

Published on Jul 30, 2024
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Things I Know

I know it will get better,

I always find a way,

To see the sun rising,

Or split a cloud of grey,

I know it's not perfect,

What a good reason to stay,

To witness imperfection,

To love it anyway,

I know times are tough,

That tends to make me cry,

But many have faced this,

Therefore so will I,

I know it seems broken,

Shattered to shining glass,

Yet I will find that sparkle,

This too shall never last,

I know my heart is aching,

A little weak and scarred,

But love knits me together,

Like a torn teddy's arm,

I know the days are bleak,

But that is a mere hue,

For light shall soon shimmer,

On the likes of me and you,

So I know that I don't know a lot,

But I know this to be true,

I know it will get better,

I know things always do.

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