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Cataracts

from Strain by Zachary Kyle Elmblad

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Divergence. What you wanted, and what you got. Convergence. Two sparrows got one shot. I remember when you told me that our lives are inter-linked. I remember, when you left me, you took the kitchen sink. Now I’m older and I’m wiser, and I’ve got a tale to tell. I’ve been wandering all around the world, now I’ve got no soul to sell. You could take it, you could leave it, you could throw it in my face. You could shape it, you could fake it, but the truth you can’t erase. Seconds turn to hours, turn to weeks and into years, you’d find it if you’d look for it but you haven’t cared for years - you know it.

I told you, don’t you ever compromise. You know that I am serious when you look into my eyes. DOn’t you ever underestimate me, this time I can forgive you, but my friend don’t fuck with me. Look out.

She was sitting next to me, I don’t know how or why, but my total indifference gave way to being shy. I don’t know if I startled her, I didn’t know if I could try. To her, I could be anyone, but I’m not just another guy. I could be crazy, girl, but don’t ever be afraid. I’m here to reassure you that we aren’t all insane. I promise, we’re not crazy. I don’t know how to find what I want out of my life. Please tell me, somebody’s gotta know.

I couldn’t tell you when I lost my self respect, but rest assured I’d let you know if I needed to collect myself. You didn’t know it when I turned and walked away, but the truth is that I know you and I still don’t want to stay. So, get off my back, I’m sorry if you didn’t want to play. I’ll pack my toys and hit the road to have fun another way. Find another way.

God dammit, you’re right. I don’t have what it takes to win this fight. I’m encountering cataracts on my river of life.

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from Strain, released August 12, 2017

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