agape

just in awe of life

i never thought it would be like this

remembering the days my mama sang

crying because we didn't have enough money

hearts pressed together in the dark like a torch

i'll never forget how my sick puppy taught me what death was

the taste of honeysuckle by the softball field as i ran

then my grandfather was gone too. oh...we don't just run...away

the sun was always warmer in June like an embrace

i became trauma, a teabag steeped in a teacup too long

love by another name was born when i loved myself

the sea swallowed me whole, feet first like a giant

the ships became safe in the harbor again, lighthouse built

i didn't want to leave, to let go

forgiveness was planted

"i knew you"

"you did but i'm no longer you"

"don't abandon me too"

"we're together now and i'll always listen to you"

another door

left open

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If you like spoken word performances please check out myself and Emilia Leonetti performing Agape!