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Lot’s <strong>Wife</strong> • <strong>Edition</strong> Six<br />
Lot’s <strong>Wife</strong> • <strong>Edition</strong> Six<br />
Mind over Matter<br />
Art by Ruby Comte<br />
Content warning: mental health.<br />
Struggle is a double-edge sword.<br />
We pray for hours to feel ease<br />
then let a second dismiss the effort,<br />
falling back into the abyss,<br />
yearning once more for the pain to expire.<br />
An endless cycle felt by many,<br />
we ignore reality and sing to the tune of joy,<br />
an unhealthy ballet with the shoes untied.<br />
Fragile in the mind,<br />
petulant in manner,<br />
the reason for dismay<br />
often meaningless chatter.<br />
I invite you to sit with me<br />
on this balcony beside the sea,<br />
where the breeze hungers for touch,<br />
and the stars tell us to breathe.<br />
Where expectations are dealt a blow<br />
as we relish the day on our own finger,<br />
and let our rutted palms rest,<br />
ready for the next venture.<br />
Knowing this moment to be a blessing,<br />
that nothing beyond deserves second-guessing,<br />
the day is at large and so is fate –<br />
let us slow dance till the new day breaks.<br />
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Words by Jahin Tanvir
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