Mark Manson (1984) American writer and blogger
Source: https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson/status/1085556786374029312
“Friends have told her "Not so proud"
Neighbors trying to sleep are yelling "Not so loud"
Lovers in anger, "Block of ice"
Harder and harder just to be nice.”
"Shades of Scarlett Conquering" from The Hissing of Summer Lawns
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