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Mar 25
poem
Isshea

Beauty


Beauty is a gift. 

Not a ‘given.’ 

Or a item handed to one,

 Like some believe. 

Similar to beauty, trust is a gift.

Trust can be earned,

Just as fast lost.

When you trust someone you are putting yourself,

   In a vulnerable position. 

Vulnerability is scary. 

Everything in the open;

Exposed to the world

Anyone can see, 

Anyone can look. 

There is no hiding when you are exposed.

How can you take back the vulnerability? 

      -  You can’t.  -

That person, or persons will still know you,

Your past,

Your struggles. 

You can’t undo that.

But you can stop more trust from forming.

More experiences from being shared. 

That’s up to you.

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Posted: 03.25.22
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Isabella Shea
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  1. Isshea
    Mar 25, 2022

    This is the first poem I have published on Young Writer’s Project! Hope people like it.

    Isabella Shea

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  1. Isshea
    Mar 25, 2022

    First poem posted!

    Isabella Shea

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