Bad Habit

NaPoWriMo, Prompted, Relationships, Risk 1 Minute
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You are a bad habit
Like nail biting or tobacco
Like loving the villain more than the hero
Like being addicted to pain

No matter how many times 
I reshelve your story in the bookshop of my life
The familiar weight of it always ends up
Going home with me in my bag
Even though I know how the story ends

No matter how often I quit
No matter how much will power I employ
It's never enough to break the habit of you
And like the power inherent to so many bad habits
You may well be my undoing

-gws
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Published by Words Wishes and Wisdom

I'm a NorCal mom working tech, raising young children, navigating marriage and divorce, life, work, and the emotions around it all. This blog grew out of my IG account where I share poetry, prose, and other posts that I hope speak to the soul. This blog primarily features my poetic musings and other writing. I hope you find something that speaks to you while you're here.

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