Recently, I was introduced to a poetry book called 'Milk and Honey.' It is a story written in a series of poems that outlines a woman's journey through love, heartbreak, and recovery. I highly recommend that if you have a chance to read it, do not hesitate. It is so moving and real, and easy to relate to because the story is raw and uncensored. I wrote this poem shortly after reading the book.
Reflections on 'Milk and Honey'
You don’t want me and I understand
My head feels like it’s going to explode
And one day you could leave me
And I might actually break into pieces
But maybe you’ll stay
Maybe I will get to keep you
I can wait
I have before
Waiting
Waiting
Waiting
But my head is exploding
The pressure
The pressure
The pressure
It increases with every breath you take
You open your mouth to speak
And I think it is for me
But it’s not
It’s for her
Or her
Or her
Maybe me
Not me
When will it be for me
Because I’m waiting
Waiting
Waiting
And I’ll keep waiting
Because I believe you are worth it
You are worth more than a glance
And your eyes hold your soul
They hold all that you’ve seen
All that you’ve felt
And some of it I feel too
I’ve felt it
With you
For you
Because of you
I will feel it today
Tomorrow
Next week
Next month
Next year
Maybe forever
It hurts
But you make it hurt a little less
And then you make it hurt so much more
Is this what it’s supposed to feel like
Is this what I
What I am
What I’ve become
What you made me
What I’ve made myself
What I will be
Can we be it together
Together
Together
Together
When I see ‘together’ I see you and I
You and I
Me and you
Us
Together
Maybe one day
You’ll come to me
And I’ll be waiting
Arms wide open
To welcome you
But until then
My head feels like it’s going to explode
Because
You don’t want me and I understand
I must suggest again that you read the book 'Milk and Honey.' It takes you through so many different emotions. It takes you on a journey.
