Painting Nature's Poetry

Painting Nature's Poetry

Waiting Sucks

a look at the pain in chasing perfection

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Jamie Magnant
Nov 02, 2025
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They don’t tell you about the tightening in your throat
when you are waiting for the opportunity to say what you are thinking

that never comes

They forgot to mention the fire in your chest
when you are waiting for someone else to notice the tasks yet to be done

who never do

They skipped mentioning the tension that plants a permanent home in-between your sho…

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