is there ever a memory that catches you off guard
a thought that makes you cry
a date that you wish to never come again

what do you do
do you cry or brace
pretend you don't remember

will it help to process
will it help to cry
does making a good plan work

i don't like those memories
i don't like crying
i don't like those dates

i know they come
i know crying would help
i know i must continue to live day by day

stuffing doesn't help. it makes them worse
bracing and biting back the tears makes you bitter not better
avoiding increases darkness