The trees are almost bare, I argued. No, there are still a few leaves left, you would retort.
This was always how our conversations went. Bruce is the greatest! No, Clark's nobility of spirit makes him the better hero! Japanese music is the best! No, you should only listen to K-pop!
I still lived with the sadness that weighed down my soul, even in the light of your laughter. You said I wasn't trying hard enough.
You still lived with the shadow of her absence, even in the warmth of my embrace. I told you that I was could never be her, even though I tried hard enough.
I'm sorry, you said. I'm just not falling for you. This has to end.
You said all this just when I was about to tell you: I've already fallen for you, and I'm still falling, and falling, and I can't stop.
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Things I Could Never Say To You
PoezieThe things I could never say to you, I say in poetry instead. A collection of poetry and short prose on love, heartbreak, and despite it all, hope. Because we should never stop hoping for the happy ending we all deserve. Cover image by luizclas on P...
