She was beautiful—undeniably so,
But it was a truth she’d never know.
Her curse lived deep behind her eyes,
Turning every compliment into lies.

The mirror told a different tale,
Of flaws she traced in harsh detail.
What others praised, she could not see—
Only the girl she should be, not she.

You are my fall.
It may not make sense to you,
But autumn is my sanctuary—
And so are you.

I watch the leaves blush into gold,
The way my heart stirs when I think of you.
Fall wraps me in warmth and quiet,
The same peace I find in your voice.

The trees teach me that change can be beautiful,
And I saw it—clear as the crisp October sky—
The moment we spoke.
You are the season I return to,
Again and again,
Because you feel like home.

I want to get sober
I really do
But it helps me when I can’t breathe
And I can’t seem to ever be able to breathe

I'm drowning

Lost in the dark

Fighting to stay alive