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.