let me just say

that i've been reading your poetry

(on the new front page)

and,

I ******* love

your words; your worlds;

it's like i'm,

there. right there,

with you.

you see, i didn't do what you do--

write my story aloud

--when i was fifteen, or even twenty-two

just an inch off the ground

i confided in clouds

stayed lost (was a puff too proud)

that was then, sure, but even today

(it's 11:11, now)

putting any of it down

committing to this word, not that

this sentiment,

not that

this meaning

(and not simultaneously that)

is walking through fire

and so, for leading the way

let me just say,

i love you

and please,

don't ever stop.

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let me just say - Hello Poetry