Love Builds and Burns

Love sometimes 

builds bridges and 

makes walls collapse.

 

Then sometimes love

burns down homes and

digs up graves.

 

But I won't let you 

be the death of me.

 

Heartbreak drowns,

yet hope floats.

 

And gravity sinks,

but faith rises. 

 

I cried all my tears

but now I can smile

knowing I survived you.

 

Take your match and shovel

and find someone else

to destroy.

 

Because it won't be me,

not anymore. 

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Inspired by: "River of Tears" by Alessia Cara

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