EMPTY HANDS

You know those people who always seem to be smiling, they act like nothing bothers them, and make jokes out of a bad situation. They always seem so strong. Have you ever seen one of those people just shatter? It’s one of the most heart breaking scenes I’ve ever witnessed. It’s so real and so sad to see the always happy person gasping for air as tears stream down their cheeks, sorrow written in every line on their face. The worst part though, is their eyes; It’s almost like they are a completely different person, the sadness is just so raw and they look so vulnerable. It makes you realize the harsh reality that our world is. It's funny how quickly life turns around. One second you’re on top of the world the next you’re on the ground, tears rolling down your face, wondering why you’re alive. A lot of times we are so desperate to cling to someone or something; an unfinished story, a wasted chance, conversations that break us and actions that bring fresh tears to our eyes. We hang on. We know we’re better off letting go, but we’re afraid; afraid of ending up with empty hands. But having a part of something, a fraction, a chapter, is often a lot harder than giving up and having nothing at all. We should stop being afraid of losing something that only causes us pain. Maybe we should try being honest with ourselves and start putting our happiness first, instead of holding on to things that create a false sense of security. Maybe empty hands are better than having our palms sliced open all the time.