All Unsent Messages

I read our old messages out loud and I pretend the universe is listening. I forgive you. I forgive me.

This is me letting you go even when the room is full of people. I ll remember you on quiet Sundays.

I fold the ache like laundry and I collect myself in small pieces. I ll walk forward softer than before. I m keeping the promise this time.

I am returning the keys to my heart and I wish I had the courage to press send. I m letting this be my goodbye. I mean this kindly.

I still reach for the phone and I keep asking the moon for advice. I hope you re loved where you are.

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 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.