When was the last time you smiled?
Without holding back tears
Without blocking out empty threats
When was the last time you genuinely laughed?
How long has it been since you felt at peace?
Talked with hushed voices,
Stopped dwelling on your wrong choices
How long since you opened your eyes to clearly see?
Do you remember what it feels like to breathe?
So accustomed to your lungs collapsing
It’s those hands wrapped angrily around your neck, you’re choking
Do you understand that you’re finally free?
Love,
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Akunna Ezekwem 