We can only accept what we think we deserve.

Before you wallow your way down a sad path, 

remember every dark circle like tree rings sinking 

into soft issues around optic nerves is 

hard earned 

and equally deserved 

like a sick manifestation of evil to take pride in. 

And the barbed wire pouring through every pore 

of your tongue and tickling your teeth 

is a constant reminder that you are only hurting yourself the more you speak.