I look pretty when I cry

Stanzas

I look pretty when I cry

by

Sherlock Czairah Acosta

This piece reflects on emotional pain, the cycle of causing and experiencing hurt, and the struggle to heal. It emphasizes patience, acceptance, and letting time mend wounds.

Sherlock Czairah Acosta

is a creative spirit studying a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies, with a passion for writing and graphic design. She thrives behind the camera and computer, with skills in photo and video editing, social media management, and as a former campus journalist, while finding peace and expression through the written word.

Swollen eyes,

Blurry sight.

It's how it is,

To lose your mind.

To be the pain,

And to be someone's pain.

It's not a game,

But good-bad gain.

It is okay

To ain't fix it right away.

Maybe we could stay,

Let time heals its way.