To text or not to text
A statement determining self-respect
This is a prerequisite to the new and direct
Message that he sent
Or lack thereof
Maybe the relationship was already spent
Maybe he just came and went
You sit waiting and wishing for what?
For the sunny beam
That you only saw in a midsummer night’s dream
It’s better to think he’s just another puck
Taking all your good luck
You fancy yourself a Juliet while he stands as your Romeo
A lamentable tragedy about youth and romance though
It still had a nice ring to it
And a comfortable place to sit
You could challenge him to a battle of wit
But you know that he is unarmed
Otherwise, why cause so much harm
Only a periwig-pattered fool could be blind to your alarm
Yet, he’s still your heart’s charm
Tearing your delicate and dainty desires to torn tatters
While reciting insults trippingly on his tongue
It isn’t the victim you need to play
You aren’t Cleopatra or Caesar today
Teenage foolishness won’t go away
Put you know it doesn’t have to stay
Be a Hippolyta, or Catherine, or Cordelia please
Don’t let him take you down to your knees
Be above his strife and pettiness and spite
Prove to the world that you can fight
It won’t be easy and it won’t be fun
But when it’s all said and done
When the play has finished its run
When the actors take a final bow to the sun
Then you’ll know you are the real champion
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Technology has made us more connected than ever, yet we also became more isolated. In a face-to-face conversation, it’s easier to make both people speak and engage. However, texting has become a dangerous edition to new conversation. All it takes is one unread message to completely cut off a conversation. Despite globalization, problems of toxic relationships and unrequited love have existed for eons. Many people feel they carry conversations and connections while the other remains uninterested. It’s difficult to break off a relationship, especially when you can’t forget the good memories, but your well-being is always more important than whatever cheap excuse the other can make.
Alice Griffin Writes 