How to kill an optimist:

Send them storms and floods,
One after another,
After another,
After another

Spaced far enough apart
For them to look up again,
Spaced close enough together
That when they do,
All they see is rain.

Then watch them drown.

-Autumn

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A bit depressing and ironic, I guess. Sorry for those of you who've been commenting/voting who I haven't yet responded to. I'll try to get to it soon! ♡
Thank you for being here!