Serendipity

“What keeps us company is our own pain and suffering” – Uncle Iroh.

Inside of my mind exists a baron land of what was and used to be, the many versions of me that have been broken and tortured by the world we all exist within. This is where they all come to live because they were left behind. They were replaced by someone who had to be strong enough to help me with the world.

They exist as ghosts inside of my mind. Speaking into the silence, echoing thoughts that keep me up at night. I hear them speak, I hear them cry, I hear them wish upon a better life but it’s too late now because I already exist. This version of me is a version built by the failures of each of those who have fallen. Everything I am now was built because the truth of the fact is, the world is a cruel place.

Where I may find myself feeling lonely at times, I realize I am surrounded by the ghosts of my former selves. The echoing screams can be heard from the pits of my soul, reminding me to never fall like I already had. There are many truths in this world but this is my current truth. 

My mind is a battlefield and my soul bears the markings of the many who have failed and fallen. My heart keeps me grounded so that I may not grow cynicism to the truth that is unveiled to me.