there was a time
I stumbled across a deer
and we were so close to
one another
observing
taking in the details
if it's eyes and
auburn fur.
but right when
I reached out for it
I heard a yell
distant-
members
only because
they wanted to interfere
with a moment
one of my moments.
I realized
they continued to
interfere with my opportunities.
no more.
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ache & after
PoetryAche & After is a poetry collection about emotional aftermath. It explores love that bruises, loss that lingers, trauma that reshapes, and the slow, imperfect process of healing. Written through moments of grief, longing, survival, and self-discover...
