SOMETIMES

Sometimes I hate myself
. . . for being trusting. . .
. . . for being too emotional. . .
. . . for not being more skeptical. . .
. . . for caring so much. . .
. . . for opening up. . .
. . . for being vulnerable. . .

. . . for being honest. . .
. . . for being forgiving. . .
. . . for loving too much. . .

Because it hurts so much more when you fall.

But then I remember that I have felt this way before.
And I know that the hurt does fade.