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If tomorrow starts without me

Kayleigh’s Unofficial “One of Us” Challenge

By Oneg In The ArcticPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
If tomorrow starts without me
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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

~

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??

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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

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