Love, I hope you know I won’t die for you,
No, I can’t die for you right now, can’t do it tomorrow.
My mind runs like an animal in the zoo,
Trapped yet still hopeful to escape all this sorrow.
Love, I hope you can forgive me for being late.
Perhaps I won’t show up, perhaps I’ll die on my way.
Pain is gnawing at my stomach with raging hate,
Playing with my arteries, treating me like prey.
Love, I hope you see what I’m going through.
The next morning isn’t promised, and I’m done trying.
Yes, I’ve loved you for years, and I’ll love you anew,
But for now, I must step away because my heart is dying.
-Jackie
The Daily Writing of Jackie Wright 