Tag: walkingshadowpoetrykenya
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They Broke You to Make Themselves Feel Better — Never Forget That.
Never forget…how they made you shrink,just so someone else could stand taller.You smiled through it,because you didn’t want to cause problems.You stayed quiet,because you thought maybe it was all in your head.But it wasn’t. Never forget…how they laughed a little louder when you messed up,just to make someone else feel better.How they turned their backs…
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Your Most Painful Moments Could Be Your Greatest Victory.
Give your life life.Not just a pulse, but a story,A tale of where it started,Of the days you stood alone,When the world said, “You can’t,”But you whispered, “Watch me.” It’s easy to convince,When you’ve got proof in your hands,A journey marked by struggle,By every tear that watered your dreams.The nights you worked when no one…
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Is Your Circle Really as Strong as You Think?
You know…I don’t think we really get it.We chase vibes, we chase crowds,but we forget the power of real friendships. I’m not talking about the squad you party with on Friday nights.No.I’m talking about the ones who would answer your call at 2 a.m.,half asleep but already grabbing their car keys,just to drive you to…
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You are still worthy of love.
You know…sometimes you love someone so deeply,that you give your all without even thinking twice.You plan the surprises,you buy the cake,you make sure everything is perfect,because you want them to feel special. But then…without warning,they stop answering your calls.They block you everywhere.They leave you hanging,and suddenly, you are left with nothing but confusion. At first,…
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“If It Wasn’t Love, Why Did It Hurt Like This?”
I didn’t plan this.Honestly, falling for you wasn’t on my checklist.At first, you were just my person, my safe place,the one who made the world feel a little less loud. Over time, though, things began to shift.At first, it was subtle.Then gradually, your smile started feeling like home.And suddenly, your laughter became the soundtrack to…
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Before We Call It Love
– a spoken word about the talking stage We were not dating…Yet I’d still get butterflies when your name lit up my screen.We weren’t official…Yet I’d overthink the space between your message and mine.No, we hadn’t labeled it…Still, you felt like home a person I could tell everything to without holding back. In truth, we…
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I Let You Go, Because I Learned to Love Me Too
I didn’t just wake up feeling strong.That strength grew from late nights,Tear-stained pillows, and quiet prayers I barely managed to say.So many times, I couldn’t breathe from the weight of questions I never got answers to.I kept asking myself what I did wrong,Why love couldn’t fix it,Why I kept holding on to someone who wasn’t…
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“When They Only Call You When They Need You, That’s Not Love.”
I used to think that giving was love.That showing up for everyone,Even when I was barely standing,Was a badge of honor. At first, it felt good.They smiled.They called me reliable, dependable, selfless.And yes, I believed them. But as time went on,I started noticing things,Subtle at first, but then loud enough to hurt.Like how my calls…
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No More Pouring from an Empty Cup
I used to give.And then I gave some more.Even when my hands trembled,Even when my soul ached. At first, I felt proud,Being the one who showed up,Who answered every late-night call,Who made space for others even when I had none left for myself. But over time, I noticed something.They only came around when they needed…