To sweeten the news
And soften the bite
A sugar coated weakness
A shield from guilt
A message is softer,
Attempts to be kind
But sugar causes cavities
Which undermine
The strength.
I prefer my news bitter
Hardened and sour
The lingering taste on my lips
Honest, vivid, and pure.
A bitter pill to swallow
Coated in sugar
Gets stuck in the throat
And I choke
And cry.
So, unsweetened
Unsugared
Painful and bold
That is the truth
Be brave
Trust me to taste it
And I'll swallow it whole.
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