Handshakes…

It is not forever already

Mistakes…

I have never made so many

Heartbreaks…

Have you ever had any?

Have you ever stayed up the whole night?

tears in your eyes

Have you ever dreamt of colors so bright?

woke up and reality strikes

Have you ever screamed at the top of your lungs?

and prayed that no one heard

Have you ever stayed silent?

hoping it is loud and violent

Have you ever wished to jump ahead?

or to turn back the time

Have you ever lied to yourself?

that you’re fine

Have you ever believed what you wanted?

like you’re blind

Have you ever had a friend holding your hand?

all throughout the climb

Have you ever built your walls up high?

and do you know why

Have you ever known the moment will pass by?

still felt grey like the night sky

Have you ever lied to yourself?

blink and let it be

Have you ever tried to ink the silence?

like me…

By Dewmini Jayalath

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