Things That Stay
Some things leave with them. Some things stay long after they're gone.
After you left,
there were endless days
where I was lost
in a familiar haze.
Your faint scent
on the pillowcase,
the broken ornaments
in the fireplace.
The dip in the mattress
where you once lay,
your half-smoked joint
in the dirty ashtray.
The text messages proclaiming
I LOVE YOU,
the picture on the fridge
of our favourite view.
The receipt from our last dinner
where you proposed,
the crack in my heart
when your lies were exposed.
The echoes of your pleading
for me to understand,
the weight of the ring
on my left hand.
The pain of the fantasy
that you had me believe...
That's the thing with memories,
They just don't leave!
If this one found you at the right time…
Maybe you'll find something in these, too.
Heartache
For the parts of love that hurt long after it's over.
Reasons I'm Leaving
Sometimes walking away is the only way to find yourself again.
The Power Lies in Your Hands.
For when you need reminding that you still have a choice.
Keep reading Shannon's words →
Thank you for reading.
— Shannon x
