clarity is in death
once a relationship dies
there is this moment when everything is clear
you see their faults
how they broke you
but then clarity dies
like all things do
and you're left remembering the good
the perfect memories
not the reality
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The Stages of Heartbreak and Grief of Who I Once Was
Poetryfreeform poetry describing the heartache of high school and college relationships and learning to navigate life alone
hundred eleven: clarity
clarity is in death
once a relationship dies
there is this moment when everything is clear
you see their faults
how they broke you
but then clarity dies
like all things do
and you're left remembering the good
the perfect memories
not the reality