Pain

People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality.
They fear their feelings.
People talk about how great love is, but love hurts.
We are taught that pain is bad and dangerous.
How can people deal with love if they are afraid to feel?
Pain is meant to wake us up.
Many try to hide their pain,
but you can't ignore what the heart feels.
Pain is something we must carry.
You gain strength through the experience of pain.
Pain is a feeling.
Your feelings are a part of you; your own reality.
If you feel ashamed of your feelings,
and hide them,
you are letting society destroy your reality.
~Brian Blackwell

Copyright © 2009 Brian Blackwell