If tomorrow starts without me
Kayleigh’s Unofficial “One of Us” Challenge
If tomorrow starts without me
Know that I reached my best point
That I exited stage left on a good note
It even surprised me
~
If when the sun rises and I do not
Use my now-still existence as a stepping stone
And continue moving forward
The last thing I’d ever want is to hold you back
~
And if tomorrow you feel it cannot continue on
Remember that when anything dies, it decomposes and feeds the earth
Later to be reborn as full of life
Our memories are just as seed-filled as the marrow in my bones
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If tomorrow begins and I am not with it
Know that I am still with you
The way eyelashes kiss when you blink, or how wind tickles each leaf on each tree
I am just a part of the simple things, and that’s okay
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Well, this challenge started and ended without me oops. But we’re all still around. Thank you to Kayleigh for this challenge and endeavour.
I know I’ve been a tad MIA on vocal lately, I apologize. It’s been a hella busy time! But I’m hoping to get back to publishing more here.
*Side note: Vocal, where’s your PRIDE??
About the Creator
Oneg In The Arctic
A queer storyteller and poet of arctic adventures, good food, identity, mental health, and more.
Co-founder of Queer Vocal Voices
Water is Life ✊
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