I assume you’re not gonna call back — trauma says, “Why would you? Don’t you see my flaws? Don’t you see my fears written out in flowers and bulbs?” Ballpoint pens do not lie like the rest of the world, like my mind hearing you say I am pretty, or I am adventurous, I am,Continue reading “Assumptions”
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Fallen
She’ll be perfect for you– I know, Jo invited me. I’ll be standing next to you but not close enough, holding onto false hopes but no real dreams, only “but’s.” Your friend will be in the corner, mine in California remembering New York’s flaws and I’ll say “fuck you” because I’m from here– don’t youContinue reading “Fallen”
Reaching Joy 