Iain Thomas: On Pain and Bitterness

When it’s hard to take care of yourself, read this. Then keep on moving.

Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place. — Iain S. Thomas, poet, The Fur