Sweat beads glisten a reflection of fight

by plainspokenrefuse · 02/01/2026
Published 02/01/2026 13:41

Sweat beads glisten, a reflection of fight,

as I stand in the mirror, caught in the light.

Each droplet a testament to miles I have run,

a battle with shadows, a war never won.


In the quiet I breathe, raw and exposed,

each gasp draws forth memories that clothe and enclose.

I chase what I want, only to find,

that sweat drips away, yet leaves nothing behind.

#endurance #existential angst #personal struggle #self reflection

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