kiss me before you go

i see you leaving, but please,
stay for another second.
close that damn door!
let me see those cherry lips and starry eyes
i wish you knew i always loved.
for the last time
my sweet girl,
kiss me before you go.
i hope you don't forget about me
you stole my heart and then
became the girl that got away.

a coming-of-age short story highlighting self-discovery, as well as the ups and downs with crushes, relationships, love, jealousy, and heartbreak.

[cover art is not mine. all credit goes towards the artist.]