short story | Nicole Asherah

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Read my short story Unlearning You here first. This story deals deeply with the romanticization commonly felt after the ending of a relationship.

Lately I’ve taken to gazing at my reflection in the mirror for

You asked me if I could see the art in the city streets.

You wanted this.
You wanted to solve the enigma that is me.

Dear you,
It was the day after you left us.

We live our lives trapped in our own perspective,
Falling victim to the wounds

speak softly
this moment is fragile
i am fragile

I ignored your calls for days. You texted me asking what changed.

I woke and I was terrified.
I was terrified I was going to lose myself

Leaving your embrace was the easiest part of leaving you