"
Because I still haven’t learned how
to tell the whole truth yet.
Because I still can’t speak when
certain people are watching.
Because I have a lot of questions
but give a lot of answers.
Because I can’t breathe.
Because I am always in love and
never brave with it.
Because my mouth isn’t a kingdom.
Has never been a kingdom.
Could never be a kingdom.
Do you even know? The difference
between being soft and
being suffocated?
Because I don’t.
Because I wrap my hand
around the fist.
Because I put the blanket over
the fire.
Because I kiss the wound and
wear it like lipstick.
Don’t leave me behind. Don’t
forget about me. Don’t hold
it against me.
Because I’m still young.
Because I have time.
Because I’m still young.
Because I have time.
Because saying that doesn’t feel
as free as it used to.
"
Caitlyn Siehl, Have Time
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