Don't you lie to me.
I can feel it when
your bones sink into mine
and your heartbeat finds a temporary home
syncopated with my breath.
Come closer.
Trust me, darling.
I know you're scared.
I promise you
I will only fill your empty spaces
with my light.
We can build a home
with no darkness
until the time comes
when we must move on.
You might not be my forever,
but you are my for now.
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Bare Bones
PoetryA collection of poems following a personal tale of heartbreak and healing. A note about the layout: Part 1: crave is the beginning. The inner workings of my relationship. The struggle we had with love. Part 2: ache is the breakup. All of the p...
