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codependency
does every sin need a savior?
or our sun require the moon?
did the earth marry gravity to spin?
i don’t care then, if my mind buries your name
in its memorial graveyard
go ahead, see if i care
try me, test me
i don’t need to win
you belong here, we don’t need a
how, why, or when
independence is a friend
too bad for you, then
if a matchbox could speak, it would
over how many times you’ve set ablaze
those entitled, sappy letters
before crucifying them to your fireplace
and you’ve burned more than paper
i’ve seen it, i have felt your touch
what’s done is done, i have scars of old
and ghosts to watch over them
keeping them company, but raw for when
you try a new trick
it isn’t love, and i must be reminded
even if it hurts me every time.
or our sun require the moon?
did the earth marry gravity to spin?
i don’t care then, if my mind buries your name
in its memorial graveyard
go ahead, see if i care
try me, test me
i don’t need to win
you belong here, we don’t need a
how, why, or when
independence is a friend
too bad for you, then
if a matchbox could speak, it would
over how many times you’ve set ablaze
those entitled, sappy letters
before crucifying them to your fireplace
and you’ve burned more than paper
i’ve seen it, i have felt your touch
what’s done is done, i have scars of old
and ghosts to watch over them
keeping them company, but raw for when
you try a new trick
it isn’t love, and i must be reminded
even if it hurts me every time.
Published 30th Apr 2023
Author's Note
NaPo 23’ #23
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1st May 2023 5:07am
Hey there, Tf
I have thoroughly enjoyed your NaPo entries this year and I'm so glad you've shared some of them upon your personal page as well. You've inspired me many times over, restoring my motivation to pick up the pen.
This piece is so real and genuine that it sparks truth right off the page. I can't thank you enough for reaching in and sharing so generously of yourself. It's not only courageous it makes for some incredible poems, dear lady.
Thank you.... it was a pleasure.
🌹💙 💙-B
I have thoroughly enjoyed your NaPo entries this year and I'm so glad you've shared some of them upon your personal page as well. You've inspired me many times over, restoring my motivation to pick up the pen.
This piece is so real and genuine that it sparks truth right off the page. I can't thank you enough for reaching in and sharing so generously of yourself. It's not only courageous it makes for some incredible poems, dear lady.
Thank you.... it was a pleasure.
🌹💙 💙-B
17th Apr 2024 6:20am
