Departure

Jaslyn Pina

Jaslyn Pina

Age 18+ category | Spring into Poetry Contest 2025 | San José Public Library

Lying awake, I cannot escape you.   
Every day I think — what should I do?     
Apology, apology — you give to me,   
Volatile and vindictive, if I don't agree.     
Evaluating my next move... I should wait.   
Tomorrow I'll be on that flight by eight.     
Opening my eyes one by one — are you asleep?   
Bless the Lord, I cannot wait to flee.     
Every now and then, it got too repetitious.   
Free at last — oh my, how delicious.     
Removing you to stay true,   
Embracing my family,   
Embracing my friends — respectfully,  screw you. 
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