Sad eyes outweighed by a heartwarming smile
Subtle curves and a fine stature that she hasn’t learned to appreciate
Soft skin, but don’t be fooled, for her calluses lie beneath
Soft spoken, until she simply can’t hold her tongue
Kind words, but when provoked, she’ll spit daggers
Soft coils that spring out every which way
A gentle touch, one that mends your heart and your mind
A pure heart, tainted...
You loved roses and tulips and lilies
You loved waking up and watering the trees
You loved the soil that stained your bare feet
You loved it all, maybe more than you loved me.
But that didn’t matter
What did was the smile it put on your face
The smile I longed to see everyday
The smile I miss so, so much
I remember I once overwatered your sunflowers
You laughed and used them for compost
Your la...
“Your age is catching up with you.”
“Really? Why, I couldn’t tell.”
“Your glow is fading, you look grey, ghostly.”
“The ghastly glow can be quite enchanting.”
“Well yours isn’t! I mean come on aren’t you ashamed? Your haven’t even hit your 20s and you’re basically decaying!”
“I’ve been sick.”
A pause. “Whatever. Doesn’t mean you had to let go of yourself.”
“Is it hurting you?”
A stare. “W...
