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you were the first
to water me
and watch closely
as i began to blossom.
but something shifted
when you noticed
the way i grow
independently from you.
outraged, you plucked me
before i reached full bloom
placing me on the concrete
surrounded only by you.
i suffocated
in the heat of the day
i lost myself
in the darkness of the night
and in your attempt
to resurrect me
i drowned
right before your sight.
and yet, I survived
by the grace of God,
the waves washed me
away from you.
This piece was inspired by me reflecting on a psychologically abusive relationship I survived in my 20s. Luckily, I made it out alive and was able to regain my right mind after a period of time.
Glory be to God.
And that’s it. That’s what inspired this piece.
Thank you for reading. Thank you for being here.
xoxo
