the words i wish i said: by caitlin kelly

by Caitlin Kelly

they all ask me where do you see yourself in ten years? i honestly don’t know because a year ago i wouldn’t see myself here.

sometimes you wish you could erase their face from your memories, because sometimes you think you’d be better off without their face replaying in your thoughts at night. but you don’t regret them, because when you look back on the memories you’re reminded that there’s someone that amazing out there. and maybe this time it didn’t work, but maybe one day you’ll find someone better for you. this is the chapter for the love poems you dread to look back on and refresh yourself on how much you miss them. and yes. you do miss them. and you’re allowed to say that, even if they don’t miss you.

there’s a difference between living and existing