14/28 | 2.14.18 | February Writing Challenge

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14/28 | February Writing Challenge

14. Write about a messy area in your home, workplace, or life.

It's Valentine's Day and once again, I'm reminded that my heart is candy-coated, easily crushed, sweet on your tongue before its aftertaste. 
With the help of a neverending train of social media posts and an assortment of flowers on every office's desk I pass by, I'm reminded that I'm chewed up and spit out, never anyone's warm and cozy cup of tea, or burning shot of vodka, or thirst-quenching elixir. 
Some hearts are pure candy, nothing but sugar straight into your bloodstream and melt on your tongue effortlessly, crafted by Aphrodite herself; mine just isn't like that.
My heart will forever be easily shattered, like a broken lollipop smashed into crystalline, limpid pieces; always sweet, but never strong.


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