Beware Of The Person Who Has Endured One Too Many Cuts

Beware…

Beware of the person who has been cut by nine hundred and ninety-nine cuts, for they will not feel the thousandth.

Beware of the woman who has given herself time and time again, only to be used up dry, for she will no longer smile politely when another comes to take once more.

Beware of the person that has endured death by a million hurtful words, for their skin will be harder than steel. No word, nor touch, able to penetrate once again.

Beware of the mother who has lost her child, or a father who has been estranged from his family for reasons out of his control, for there will be no hurt a fraction of the pain they already know.

Beware of the loud and vibrant person who has been humiliated one too many times for her tenacity, her ability to stand out amongst the crowd, for she will no longer let her shine through again.

Beware of the beauty, who wants to exist in the world as everyone else gets to, but must dull herself at the fear of being leered or sneered at, a fear that has come to fruition a hundred too many times.

Beware of the person who is patient beyond their years, for they have seen things, taught by being in darkness and knowing brighter times will come, no matter how long it takes. They always do.

Beware of the person who is giving you kindness beyond reason, despite your apprehension at how one could be so kind, for…