Have you ever met the handsome man?

I have.

He shows up when I feel really down

Beckoning me to take his hand

Join him

He promises there will be no more pain with him

No more sadness

No more hurt.

Those promises are sometimes tempting

But I refuse no matter how hard he tries.

The world may often be cruel

But there are moments where that little bit of beauty shines through

Making every bit of cruelty worth it

Besides, I still have so much to do.

He sometimes tries to dance with me.

Sometimes I accept the dance, but never let him take me away

I always pull away from his embrace

For there is so much left for m

So if you ever meet the Handsome Man

Refuse his hand

His dances

His promises.

Simply because you are worth so much more than that.