Away
written by: Melissa Lemay
I started writing you
at least four letters,
probably more.
All the things I
want(ed) to say.
I never finish(ed) one.
Reading them later,
I never feel the same.
So I throw them all
away.
I loved you
in a space that was full, along
the tree line by the sea;
the rip current
taking me under
and
pulling
me
away.
JULY 2024 AUTHOR OF THE MONTH / 2024 AUTHOR OF THE YEAR at Spillwords.com
Melissa Lemay lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with her children, cats, and dog. She writes about God, addiction, trauma, healing, motherhood, and many other things. She enjoys spending time with family, drinking good coffee, and being outdoors. She loves animals. Her poem, "Ephemeral," was chosen as Poetic Publication of the Year for 2023 at Spillwords Press; she was Author of the Month for July 2024; and Author of the Year for 2024. Find her at Melissa Lemay at WordPress, Collaborature at Blogspot, and at dVerse Poets Pub.
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