wondering. . .


I miss those times
We sat on the roof
Together 
But not in the way I wanted
I wanted your hands in my hair
And my lips on yours
I wanted friendship that had evolved into something more
I wanted safety 
And togetherness
And warmth 
I wanted love
That I couldn't see the end of
And the truth is. . .
I still want it.
I still want you. 
And I still sit on that same old roof
Wondering 
If you feel this way too.

 

Inkpaw

VT

18 years old

More by Inkpaw

  • The Boxes In The Corner

    Looming over your shoulders

    Each stack higher than its former

    Every thought and every scrap

    Of an idea too scared to ponder

     

    Every moment that hurt

    Each minute that lingered longer

  • Inadequacy


    How do I push the words out
    From behind my taffy tongue 
    Thick with salty tears 
    And full of grubby thumb 


    I’m a child 
    Pretending that I’m numb 
    To escape the overwhelming feelings 

  • Paper Frogs

    Why

    When feet fall soft but quick 

    Does the hallway extend

    And the hot breath of whoever’s behind me feel hotter 

    Why do I stay pressed to the wall 

    Like a stubborn gruby sticker