I was reminded of you, for the first time in forever. Why- no, how could I so easily forget? But I reminded myself it wasn’t easy. And it wasn’t quick. I had put up a fight. Yet, you watched me from the sidelines. I would’ve fought forever. But I had to save myself. I chose you. Over. And. Over. I put myself first for once. Yet, according to you, I am the bad guy. The unanswered texts, and phone calls. The birthday letter...

The low hum of the air conditioner breaks the silence of the room. The sheets are soft below my body, and my face is buried into a pillow. Sunlight slowly tiptoes across my floorboards, making its way toward me. I scrunch my comforter closer and turn onto my side. There is a knock at my door. My mother gently opens the door, fully waking me up from a good night's rest. After she leaves I scurry across my room to a small p...

I am honest to most, yet my trust is not easily won. My vulnerability is something that rarely sees the light. Every battle, win or lose, I am a lone soldier. You do not deserve the weight of my burdens. I am not very strong, but I can hold myself up. I am surrounded by love, yet I cannot open up. Tears were a sign of weakness. I wanted to be strong. It takes a lot to truly hurt me. For I brush most things off. I’d rather...

A flicker of blonde, that I once believed was gold. A heart seemingly full of kindness. Yet now there only seems to be a hole. A pretty face masking the ugliness underneath. I believed time would bring compassion, yet now there is only more hate. * Wrapping your arms around me, suffocating- No. Hugging me. Your hands are cold, your touch affects me no more. You believe this is kindness. Yet, affection does not excuse your...