When I look in the mirror

Who is it that I see?

A version of myself I never thought I’d ever be

A version of myself

With a sadness in her eyes

If you asked me to explain it though,

I couldn’t tell you why…

When I look in the mirror

I hate the girl inside

I’d smash her frame to pieces

If only I could tell you why

She trusted far too easy

She loved him all too hard

He broke her down to nothing

He l...

You came into my life like angry waves crashing against a cliff in a thunderstorm. Sudden, and all at once. You stole my breath away and filled every inch of me with your salty presence. Pushing me under and holding me down until the pressure became too much. Yet, I endured, and I survived. All because of what I thought was mutual love, respect, and trust. But you never knew what love was. You nev...

His eyes sparkle with wonder I’ve only seen on TV. Like I’m looking at the night sky filled with a million stars, and only now truly seeing how vast the universe is. His smile could brighten any room. It’s contagious, the way his happiness radiates. He’s kind, in a quiet way. He studies the world with a silent curiosity and it draws you in. I only wonder what more there is to him. What is under th...