no gain

I have spent

so much time

and energy

and love

keeping us afloat

pulling you along

holding strong

but I can’t do it anymore

my heart is bleeding

energy waning

with the pain and strain

of your weight

wasting me away


Reflecting on the idea of  'working on a relationship'. Understanding the delicate yet disordered difference between what is worth working on and what needs to be let go. Then deciding on what to do next.
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