if i were you
i’d hold the little girl
that is me
and never let her go.
i would whisper
in her ear
when her thoughts
get too loud
and let her stay
in my arms
until her breath steadies.
if i were you
i’d tell me
of how a million dandelions
can make all my dreams
true
and i would kiss the worry
away
while the moon smiles.
if i were you
i would love me
all of me
even the parts
i hide in the dark
along with the skulls
of my past.
but i am not you.
and you do none of that.
About the Creator
Sara
Don’t look for love.
Be love.
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Comments (1)
Oof, that last line hit me so hard! Loved your poem!