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1.23.2017

the year of letting go

the year of letting go

of understanding loss, 

       grace of the word ‘no’

and also being able to say 

      ‘you are not kind’

the year of humanity/humility


when the whole world couldn’t get out of bed


everyone i’ve met this year says the same thing


‘you are so easy to be around, 

        how do you do that?’

the year i broke open and dug out all the rot with own hands


the year i learnt small talk


and how to smile at strangers


the year i understood 

         that i am my best when i reach out 
and ask ‘do you want to be my friend?’

the year of sugar, everywhere


softness. sweetness. honey honey.


the year of being alone


and learning how much i like it


the year of hugging people i don’t know 

                  because i want to know them

the year i made peace and love


right here


~  Warsan Shire

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