an open letter to you and your mind:

know that there will be times

when your insides shake so violently that

you can guarantee seismic activity

it won’t last long but in the meantime drink hot tea

i wanted to tell you that

just because you avoid the cracks in the sidewalk and

do all things in threes doesn’t mean anything you

are just superstitious and that is alright

i want to shake you by the shoulders to

alert you that

the days when your bed is quicksand and you are sinking

will go away and the sun will rise again

you must know that breaking down every now and then will make you feel better.

it isn’t healthy to suppress the way that you feel

it isn’t healthy to hide negative thoughts

it isn’t healthy to be scared of your anger

you are valid and wanted and loved

do not be frightened

i need you to understand that

the times when your thoughts are being replenished

like cancerous cells

listen to some guitar and count to ten

please listen to me

you can’t go on like this

please hear me out

life is too short

i am yelling now, this is important

all will be ok

because it has to be