People give up because life is too hard,
because people are too hard,
because too hard is too hard.
because people are too hard,
because too hard is too hard.
People give up because they can’t afford to live,
because they have too much pain,
yes, too much... that isn’t difficult to understand!
because they have too much pain,
yes, too much... that isn’t difficult to understand!
People give up because they lose hope,
one too many times; it’s usually after 1000s of times —
giving up doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
one too many times; it’s usually after 1000s of times —
giving up doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
People give up because of what people think of them,
and though you may say, “Don’t worry about it!”
you really don’t care to understand.
and though you may say, “Don’t worry about it!”
you really don’t care to understand.
People give up having tried their best for years,
to establish themselves, to achieve equality, to earn respect,
when these things should be givens, out of love.
Years after stinking years.
to establish themselves, to achieve equality, to earn respect,
when these things should be givens, out of love.
Years after stinking years.
People give up because they can’t change their skin colour,
the way they look, feel, what they do and don’t do;
for all sorts of reasons.
the way they look, feel, what they do and don’t do;
for all sorts of reasons.
People give up not knowing just how much they’re loved,
or for feeling guilty for being loved so much,
in situations where two loves pass like ships in the night.
or for feeling guilty for being loved so much,
in situations where two loves pass like ships in the night.
People give up because they were idealistic enough to believe
they could have an impact in this world,
and, guess what, sad as it’s to say, they perhaps never felt they did.
That is shockingly sad.
they could have an impact in this world,
and, guess what, sad as it’s to say, they perhaps never felt they did.
That is shockingly sad.
People give up for a moment to indefinitely,
an hour, a day, a week, a year,
and sometimes they learn a great deal in their giving up.
Sometimes it’s a waste of time.
an hour, a day, a week, a year,
and sometimes they learn a great deal in their giving up.
Sometimes it’s a waste of time.
People give up because the cost is too much,
the currency is pain, and life feels constantly
like an ongoing crushing disaster.
the currency is pain, and life feels constantly
like an ongoing crushing disaster.
People give up because people are frail,
you and I, well I don’t know about you,
I certainly am — and I don’t care what that says about me.
you and I, well I don’t know about you,
I certainly am — and I don’t care what that says about me.
People give up because they’re attacked,
and their friends watch on without a word,
and a person feels more alone than who knows what.
and their friends watch on without a word,
and a person feels more alone than who knows what.
People give up.
They do.
Legitimately so.
They do.
Legitimately so.
People give up, again and again,
and though they do,
they pick themselves up again.
and though they do,
they pick themselves up again.
People give up and some actually die,
and that’s not a truth anyone can deny.
and that’s not a truth anyone can deny.
People give up, and if there’s one thing you can do,
be ready for that time, when you’ll be feeling blue.
be ready for that time, when you’ll be feeling blue.
If you’re at that point of wondering why,
don’t give up on life and agree to die.
don’t give up on life and agree to die.
Know that people give up.
Accept that it’s true.
Don’t cast onto them more guilt.
It’s enough to be a friend.
Accept that it’s true.
Don’t cast onto them more guilt.
It’s enough to be a friend.
Everyone’s allowed to give up every once in a while.
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This article is code for, I’m taking a break.
Please take good care of yourself. You being here is EVERYTHING.
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