snakes

Just when you think

your heart can't possibly break further, 

you come across one word 

that shatters 

the remaining shards you've been trying to collect 

and glue together. 

It's the smallest piece 

that cuts 

you deep 

once 

again. 

The insignificant 

leaves an eternal 

impression. 

One word 

can carry the weight of gold 

in meaning, 

and you would be 

the only one to know 

how it holds you down. 

You can't make people 

love you, 

and you cannot change 

your heart. 

You can only bear it 

and let it tear you apart.