4· sticks and stones

"Sticks and stones will break my bones. But your words will never harm me." If only that were true, that empty words leave empty meanings. If only it were true. Expectations, are useless, in this online world of hate. Why does it hurt you ask? it hurts because it's manipulated into the truth. We are not faceless robots, but rather hidden behind screens, glass that is not see-through. An outsider in her own home, is how she feels, don't you feel ashamed? you don't know her story, don't tell me what you think. It doesn't matter if it's your outlet for anger, she's not a cable nor your entertainment. She's got skill, talent and her own story, so she should believe there's more to her, If only it were true. Her wings are different to yours, they have been hindered, clipped, shattered, so please stop. Those walls should have fallen down, long, long, long time ago. If only that were true.

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