All Unsent Messages

I am packing the almosts away, and I collect myself in small pieces. I hope you?re loved where you are. This is enough.

I am sorry I didn\\\’t listen, and I keep asking the moon for advice. If this reaches you, know I tried. This is enough.

I collect reasons to text you, and I leave the porch light on anyway. I?m letting this be my goodbye. This is enough.

I am washing your scent from the room, and I wonder if you kept anything of us. I?ll put the phone down now. I?ll keep making tea for one.

Thank you for the soft reminders, and I promise I am trying to be better. I?ll walk forward, softer than before. You don?t have to answer.

I hold the air where you should be, and I pretend the universe is listening. I?ll remember you on quiet Sundays. I mean this kindly.

I am leaving the light off tonight, and I pretend the universe is listening. I hope you keep the light you found.

I learned your needs too late, and I promise I am trying to be better. I?ll walk forward, softer than before. This is enough.

I?m sorry I mistook pride for strength, and I leave the porch light on anyway. I?ll put the phone down now. You don?t have to answer.

I smell your cologne in the library, and I promise I am trying to be better. I?ll remember you on quiet Sundays.