in the absence of the sun

by Emily Curtis

Hearts don’t shatter they rot

Irony: friends sitting together with screens shoved between their faces complaining about the weak connection

One word is all it takes to erase the word “Stranger” -hello

Falling for you was like rereading my favorite book

She tells a story with each stroke of paint,

and creates masterpieces with her words -the poet with a paintbrush

Learn to take a compliment with grace even if you don’t believe it