for someone i don't talk to as much as i'd like to.

by Sarah Wilson

honestly, i have no idea who to write about.
the people i don't talk to, well.
there are reasons for it.

and i'm tired of running to people all the time.
run to me, damn it.
stop making me chase you.

i could write about nicole.
about how we were friends and enemies,
and then we were nothing.

i could write about brian.
about how i wish i could help you,
but only you can help you. [i'm sorry.]

i could write about brookie.
about how i miss you so, so much,
but i'm not a good enough friend for you.

i could write about amy,
about how we really had something.
but we're too different, sweetheart. [i'm sorry.]

i could write about anyone, really.
i don't talk to anyone as much as i'd like to.
it's mostly what i don't say and can never say...
that says the most.

letter ten of a thirty-day challenge.
this one's for my friends in my old life.
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