a wave of nostalgia

Collage by Gaia.

parts of who i am keep washing away

disappearing

with the waves sent by the creatures in the deep blue sea

memories of them carved deep into my soul

memories of them playing in my head

a montage

a film reel

of heartbeats louder than thunder

and hugs warmer than sunshine

of soft familiar faces

of laughter

of phrases

laced into my name

but time cuts deep

so the water seeps in

full of salt

filling my wounds

with a sharp jolt

of pain and heartache

washing these parts away ◆

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Hessa is your local fangirl. She will quote random shows and defend her favorite characters until her last breath. When she’s not on her phone, you can probably find her writing her feelings or trying out a new hobby for the day. She’s 24 years old and loves poetry, photography, music, and most importantly, TV shows. She hopes to find her voice one day and use it for good. You can find her on Twitter.