You'll Come Back to Yourself

by Michaela Angemeer

nothing is more dangerous than a lie said with a smile

how does my unconscious know all the songs you would have sang if you had never left

your roots will always show you the importance of holding on to what grounds you but don’t ignore the lessons the leaves are trying to teach you

some loves are not rational. they are simply impractical. they are not forever loves. they are fleeting moments. outstretched hands. a kiss on the cheek on tippy toes. they are falling asleep with the tv on, shoulders touch- ing. they are voicemails that will never be listened to. a message that will never be read. but the great loves are not the only ones that help you grow. the little loves teach us how to love without expectation. the little loves teach us how to live a life filled with the love we deserve.

you deserve a call me anytime love. a pick you up from the airport love. a love note on napkins kind of love. a chicken noodle soup for sore throats kind of love. a back rub before bed kind of love. a laughs at your bad jokes kind of love. a reminder to get up ten minutes earlier because it snowed and you’re going to have to clean off your car kind of love. a clean off your car for you kind of love. a bring you cheesecake when you have cramps kind of love. a listening love. a love that takes care of you. a love that sees your messy hair, your morning breath, your spiralling mind, your no sleep crankiness, a love that loves you more because of it. you deserve a requited love. a love that lasts.

when i write the ocean fills up my eyes

whatever’s weighing on your heart baby, let it go it’s ok to just be happy

your strength can move mountains, open hearts if you let it sometimes we forget how powerful we are

i don’t need a love that sweeps me off my feet i need a love that tends to my roots