throughout our lives
we are taught
that pain is evil,
that pain is dangerous
but we've all been taught wrong
pain is something to wear,
like a belt
pain is something to carry,
like a briefcase
You need to feel your strength
in the experience of your pain
its about how you carry it
that is what's most important
pain is a feeling
feelings are a part of you
your own reality
if you feel ashamed or hide them
you're letting society destroy you
you must stand up for your right
to feel your pain
Copyright ©2002 Mark Ryan Majewski
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