he looked at me
and asked
if he could hold my hand.
no boy has ever
asked before.
he took my hand
and looked at me
and promised
that no matter what
he would always
protect me.
i can’t tell if he’s lying
like you did,
but i’m willing to find out.
~k

i look in the mirror today
and i know
i am beautiful.
for the first time
since you left
i feel beautiful
not to make you jealous,
not to make sure you’re staring.
but to remember
that i am strong
and i have never needed you.
~k

your darkness follows me
you linger around every corner
i don’t want to know you but i do
and i hate you
you have ruined everything.
i just want to be free.
somebody please help.
~k