Dagger by Kirsten Evans

looking for advice?

please, let me advise.

might i suggest

you prioritize?

or better yet,

just reorganize

your values

your thoughts

your should

and should nots

your stomach

“in knots”

i’m changing the locks

and cutting mine, too

and all that was once

so precious to you

it’s no longer yours

so when your heart pours

do not open my doors

do not beg on my floors

don’t show your heart’s halves

cleaved to have-nots from haves

you know, some scars surface

and some stay inside

but next time yours itches

remember, i tried

now leave me my pride

i’m changing the tide

not one tear left to cry

hear this now:

goodbye.

Source: Kirsten Evans

Author Bio: Kirsten Evans is an author, poet, and professional ballerina living in and loving on Providence, Rhode Island. Her first collection of poetry and drawings "the silhouette inside" will be released September 1.

Instagram: @keeksevans