Untitled Poem No. 1 by LL

Dec 5, 2024
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I met someone I’ve been looking for

A dream that I had already dreamed

His touch was warm, but then turned heavy

Lingering in places I cannot name

I moved on, and the guilt lingers

Is it wrong to let go so quickly?

Maybe I should’ve felt more

Am I a monster?

Then she appeared

Gentle, glowing, soft

I felt something warm

When I saw her smile

Suddenly I’m caught between

The persona I display

And who my heart longs to be

A path, which I thought was straight

Took so many twists and turns

Taking me places I didn’t want to see

Taking me where I’m supposed to be

It’s messy

It’s loud

It’s silent

It’s me, maybe

and maybe that’s okay.

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