To the girl who thinks she’s not good enough, I see you. You’ve been fighting on your own for so long. And I’m sorry the ones you thought would show up, didn’t. I’m sure it was disappointing to face the people who probably didn’t mean to hurt you. It’s okay to be angry at them.Continue reading “To the Girl Who Thinks She’s Not Good Enough”
Author Archives: Jaimee
Satisfied
Act I Look around, look around, Would it be enough to know That you are alive right now? Please look around, look around At how lucky we are, it’s true, To be alive right now. Is it enough, or do we yearn For more than we have earned In a ceaseless, endless chase? Are youContinue reading “Satisfied”
Shared Name
I first met you in a karaoke room that was too big for our group, and under different circumstances. You sang Olivia Rodrigo’s drivers license, exuding this kind of passion and fullness; so much so that I wondered what you’ve had to go through to express that sense of nostalgia and heartbreak. At the time,Continue reading “Shared Name”
Gentle and Lowly
Strong. Why does everyone want to be strong? Only those who want to be strong don’t know the pain of having no choice but to be strong. Or perhaps they were tired of being weak. My friends tell me that I’m strong—the silent and reliable type who always knows what to do when things goContinue reading “Gentle and Lowly”
Okay
Four weeks Four weeks ago, if you asked me how I felt, I could not provide an answer. I received an onslaught of messages, each time reminding me that I was not okay. And there were tears every time I opened my phone. Among the rage and the apathy, I was overcome by an unconscionableContinue reading “Okay”
Other Woman
Do you ever get that sensation… Of discomfort in your stomach, Or the feeling of a hand, Tightening around your neck, Stealing the air from your lungs? The discomfort creeps its way into your body, And makes the mind a fragile mirror maze, When you begin to wonder what was real, Where the truth startsContinue reading “Other Woman”
Words Left Unspoken
How many days of radio silence would it take before your mind starts to stir? If they’re your person, I think it’s safe to expect a small message at least once during the day. A good morning, goodnight, or this made me think of you is reasonable to expect when in a relationship, right? WithContinue reading “Words Left Unspoken”
Peach Tourmaline
A few years ago, I fell in love. I’ve always prided myself in being a pragmatic person who enjoyed practical gifts over things like flowers (though, I still like being bought flowers). I fell in love with a special gem. It was 7.1mm in diameter and the gem shone like no other. You could evenContinue reading “Peach Tourmaline”
Lost
How do you grieve the loss of a loved one? I don’t think my heart is strong enough to sift through the pain. Memories flicker by in my mind’s eye like a camera reel showing the good, the bad, and the deafening silence. When thinking about you, all the hurt you’ve inflicted on me isContinue reading “Lost”
Your Place Is Here
My child, I know you’re hurting. I know it is your desire to please me, but know that I have given you this time to rest. You need not work for my love, as it is freely given to you. Trust in me and my promises that I have everything under control. I have notContinue reading “Your Place Is Here”
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