The first.

Lately, I've been kind of sad. So it was suggested to me that since I aspire to be a writer (1st non bio Nathaniel fact!) I should channel all of that energy into my writing. I proceeded to think that that's what angsty people do, so I wouldn't do that. But then it turned out that I am an angsty person so I ended up writing stuff. So here, have a poem.

Every Heart

In every heart, there is darkness.

The darkness that urges us to hurt each other.

The darkness that pushes us to destroy each other.

The darkness that tries to consume us.

The darkness that becomes pain.

In every heart, there is pain.
The pain that clouds our minds.

The pain that burns into our souls.
The pain that is unbearable.
The pain that becomes desire.

In every heart, there is desire.
The desire to be free of suffering and oppression.
The desire to be accepted for your true feelings.
The desire to be understood by another.
The desire that becomes hope.

In every heart, there is hope.
The hope that life will improve.
The hope that somehow someone will make a change.
The hope that we will someday achieve happiness.
The hope that becomes strength.

In every heart, there is strength.
The strength to change the world for the better.
The strength to save lives, and share kindness.
The strength to do something extraordinary with our lives.
The strength that becomes love.

In every heart, there is love.
The love for your life and accomplishments.
The love for your family and family.
The love for someone special.
And in every heart, thing that means the most, is love.

Poem end.