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you know,
they often say
'follow your heart'.

when your heart leaves
the footprints in the sand,
you're supposed to go where it goes,
you're supposed to find happiness.

but
what do you do
when these footprints are corroded
by self desire, greed, uncertainty, insecurity,
the chains of vengeance,
the creeping entrails of love,
the assuring hands of friendship,
the shining promise of a career,
the hopes of others that pin you down,
and
the mighty hand of fate.

come to think of it,
following your heart
isn't as easy as it sounds,
is it?