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The weight of questions.
I almost said, “Does it even matter?”
But I learned that society sees things differently.
I almost said, “This makes no sense.”
But I know, for most people, it somehow does.
I almost said, “This is ridiculous.”
But I bit my tongue, knowing you might take offense.
I almost said, “I told you so.”
But I knew it wouldn’t change a thing.
I almost said, “Really? Don’t you see what’s happening?”
But I remembered — we never saw things the same way.
I almost said, “This isn’t the future I imagined.”
But faith tells me to remain patient.
I almost said, “Perhaps this is not the time.”
But my courage whispered — if not now, when?
I almost said, “Is silence complicity?”
But I was afraid of the weight of the answer.
I almost said, “Should I keep hoping?”
But I wondered if hope alone was sufficient.
I almost said, “Maybe history will repeat itself.”
But deep inside, I hoped it wouldn’t.
I almost said…
Nothing.
And that’s how it ended.
