C-L-S

Searing, frying, sautéing,
wiping sweat off my forehead,
crying because of onions
the things I do for a boy.
I hope he likes it.
The doorbell rings.
The door opens, he stands with a bouquet in his hands.

I stand alone as the clouds turn gray. 

I watch as the rain starts to fall. 

I hear a roar of thunder in the distance. 

I see a bolt of lightning a few miles away. 

We are most likely to act like someone we aren't.

We are most likely to be smarter than we look.

We are most likely to have everything we need but want more.

We are more likely to see a double rainbow than have peace.

“It is common to experience physical sensations such as 

butterflies in the stomach, 

racing heart, 

sweating, 

This year feels … 

different. 

Like there’s anticipation 

hanging in the air. 

This year feels … 

scary. 

Like there’s so much 

uncertainty 

I have a secret

It’s getting harder to hide

I love you so much

It hurts inside

I have a secret

When I 

Hear you talk

About your distant

Boyfriend

I feel lost and sad and…