you are
a turtle in its shell
an ostrich with its head in the ground.
avoiding
ignoring
retreating
hiding
doesn't make things better
it gets
worse.
much worse
until
you
have
nowhere
left
to hide
exposed
to the harsh
light
of reality
alone
afraid.
you'll try to hide
but
there is
nowhere
to go.
except-
to
stand up
and
be the person
you are supposed to be
only then
will you
truly come
out of
hiding
b-
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Please keep writing!