To The baby we lost
Eleven weeks. We had picked out the name. I keep the ultrasound in the back of the desk drawer. Your father pretends he doesn't open it. He opens it.
Longing
May 6, 2026
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Dad had a whole second family. I am not mad anymore. You are not the reason. You are a stranger who shares my chin and my laugh. I would like to know you. I am asking carefully because I do …
Hopeful
May 5, 2026
To The woman at the gas station on Route 9
You saw me crying in my car and tapped on the window with a paper cup of coffee. You said "I been there, baby" and walked back inside. I have told that story to my sister, my pastor, and a …
Grateful
May 3, 2026
To My best friend since we were six
You came to my mother's funeral with a Tupperware of mac and cheese. You sat next to me through the rosary and held my hand when I forgot the words. There is no version of my life that is good …
Grateful
May 2, 2026
To The friend who did not come to the wedding
You said you had food poisoning. I knew you didn't. I have known for fourteen years. I have never asked. I am not going to. I just want you to know that I noticed and that I let it go. …
Hopeful
May 2, 2026
To Janelle, who has cancer
I drove four hours yesterday and we did not talk about the cancer once. We talked about a man we both dated in 1996. We laughed so hard the nurse came in. I will drive four hours every weekend until …
Grateful
Apr 29, 2026
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