“Attached”
By Ashley O’Hare
This emotional tether
begs to be severed,
but I can’t do it.
I’ve grown used to it.
If I lose it now,
I’ll be breaking down.
Not only will I have lost you,
but now your memory too.
Give me more time-
pennies on the dime
to pull myself together
if I am going to lose all of you forever.
No song on the radio
can make me unfold
like your voice and
the broken promises.
I’m getting there-
I won’t keep you long;
I swear.
Soon you’ll be rid of me;
forever free.
ashleyohare 