i live in a china shop
the world around me is so fragile
one wrong move
and i'll break it all
so instead
i stay put
i don't move
i don't speak above a whisper
afraid that i might break the peace
that we finally rebuilt
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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 thirty six: china shop
i live in a china shop
the world around me is so fragile
one wrong move
and i'll break it all
so instead
i stay put
i don't move
i don't speak above a whisper
afraid that i might break the peace
that we finally rebuilt