How funny it is to me,
As I stand in the sea
Miles away from you.
I can’t help but think of all we used to be.
Instead, we are but a lost letter
Floating over the sound
Does the sun burn your eyes?
Mine are still cast to the ground.
I want to look up
Reach out and find you.
I know you’re too far
so I’m content
From afar.
I send you this postcard
With love,
Yours and only yours
Me.
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Jazzy
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Letter to our Queer & Trans Youth
Hey, you. I thought I’d start this letter by telling you a little about myself, just so you know who you’re dealing with. I’m an emotional dad, father to three amazing kids who we met through the foster care system, and whose presence in our lives has really transformed my sense of responsibility to the communities that surround us. The connections we’ve made with one another, with our extended families, and with the communities where we live and look for belonging have catapulted us into this whirlwind of emotional tumult which, while not easy by any stretch of the measure, has also been remarkably healing. I realize ours is really only a one-sided chosen family, since our kids didn’t get to choose to live here, but I’d like to think that they did choose to let us love them, which allowed them to grow to love us. And I think that’s where I want to go with this letter- to a place where you can find belonging and healing- even if the pathway there may be peppered with some emotional tumult.
By F Cade Swanson4 days ago in Pride
Comments (11)
Beautiful poem!🥰
I love this!! And i've missed your poetry so much Jazzy!💗💗 "I can’t help but think of all we used to be. Instead, we are but a lost letter" Gorgeous lines!! And that sign off at the end was so sweet. Thank you for writing such a beautiful poem💛💛
So near, yet so far. This was so emotional! Loved your take on Poppy's Prompts!
Beautifully written!
I can't see this protagonist as anything under 50.
Touching, Jazzy
awww, such a nice thought
A very bittersweet poem, Jazzy. Beautifully written
So heartbreaking and romantic all at once.
A wonderful sense of longing in this. Well done, Jazzy!
Lovely; I subscribed to enjoy more of your creations:)