I will survive

I’ve tried the band aids

I’ve tried the ice cream

Can’t you just stay?

For nothing could ever patch this hole in my heart

Where you used to stay.

The edges are jagged,

The wound runs deep,

Will you please stay?

It shows everyone the space I entrusted to you

In my cold, guarded heart.

The world has slowed,

Colors have dulled,

I’m begging you—please stay?

Everywhere I go I’m reminded by you

I just can’t catch a break.

The frost from Mt. Everest has taken residence

Upon my heart, my eyes, my face.

For even though I know I shouldn’t,

I still miss you every day.

Don’t worry, I’ll survive.

I've made it out this far alone.

I will heal, stronger than before,

Just know—you’ve left a scar upon my heart.