Macedonio S. Elías III

They told me a man should carry his burdens
without ever letting them be seen.

So I learned to bury my fears,
to swallow my tears,
and to wear strength like an old leather coat.

But time taught me something different.

There is no courage in hiding your scars.

The strongest man is the one
who dares to be known—
who opens his heart,
even knowing it could be broken.

I’d rather be remembered
for loving without armor
than for living behind it.

M.S.E. 🪶

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