an unrehearsed universe

Words of Wisdom

Chin up, she says, lethargic with laudanum. 
Things are only unbearable the first time. 
Look at me love.  I survived, cheerfully even.
I did worse than you.  I screamed myself hoarse then.
No cause for it.  It never helps.
You can bear more than you imagined,
more than should be possible.
Bear more than you hoped, in the midst of despair.
Nothing's unbearable the second time around.
You've already borne it; the shock is gone.
That's why it makes you stronger.
Have a sip, life goes down easier.