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...