as a kid
i was always told
"you're so mature for your age"
and yes
i was mature for my age
but i shouldn't have been
i shouldn't have had to grow up quicker
because my father refused to grow at all
YOU ARE READING
The Stages of Heartbreak and Grief of Who I Once Was
Poetryfreeform poetry describing the heartache of high school and college relationships and learning to navigate life alone
