all nearness pauses

take my advice, never think twice.
we seldom think before we leap and we seldom stop before we speak. 
sometimes I write the words “do better” on my wrist.
but it’s not enough of a reminder it seems.
I’m a terribly worrisome being. 
I don’t make much sense. and I’m tired of being asked if I’m okay. 
please don’t touch me when I’m angry.
I don’t believe in love sometimes because it’s not something I’ve seen last. 
stop assuming you know anything about anyone. 
I just want to live in a little house with soft gray walls, lots of windows, a piano room, and a cat. 
I like thinking about the ocean and the way the wind roars. 
the cold gets into my bones. 
scars are just stories told in whispered trembles. 
bravery is doing what you don’t want to do. 
finish something, anything. 
make a big mess on purpose so you won’t do it by accident. 
learn that sometimes you won’t be ok until you’re ready. 
always dance. 
be afraid and do it anyway. 
be better than I am. 
do better. 
do better.