Your Sorry Can’t Reach This Far July 15, 2025April Carson You said “I’m sorry” like it fixed the flame,Like my scorched heart would forget your name.But baby, you can't bandage a bullet woundWith a whisper and a half-hearted tune. Your...
I Gave Myself Permission to Slow Down July 14, 2025April Carson I gave myself permission to slow down—not because the world paused for me,but because I was tired of bleeding for clocksthat never bled back. They told me “keep pushing,”like ambition...
This Moment Is Enough July 12, 2025April Carson I’m not where I want to be.Not yet.But here’s the thing—I’m not where I was either. Yeah, I’ve had setbacks.Life hit me with its storms,left dents in my plans and...
You Can’t Heal Where You’re Still Being Hurt July 08, 2025April Carson You can’t stitch wounds where the blade still plays,Can’t outrun storms while you live in the rain,You’re telling yourself, “Healing’s just a phase,”While you dance with the ghost that’s causing...
Soft Starts, Even on Hard Days July 07, 2025April Carson Soft starts,even on hard days.Even when the world feels likea heavy coat you can’t take off,even when your coffee gets coldwhile you’re wiping small tearsfrom small faceswho only know you...
You Said Forever, But Meant Until It Was Inconvenient July 01, 2025April Carson You said forever — lips dripping with honey,Pressed it to my ear like a secret worth money.But forever, darling, in your dictionary’s thin —It stops when the weather shifts, or...
I Chose Me June 17, 2025April Carson The love once held began to rot,A twisted tale the heart forgot.What started warm turned into ice,A soul that paid the highest price. The smiles were sharp, the silence loud,The...
I Choose Me, Over and Over Again June 14, 2025April Carson There was a time I didn’t choose me.I bent backwards, twisted into versions of myselfthat only existed to keep the peace.To be loved.To be “enough” for someone who didn’t even...
Even in Pieces, You Are Worthy June 13, 2025April Carson You don’t have to smile just to make them feel right,You don’t have to shine just to earn their spotlight.You don’t need to hide all the cracks in your soul—Even...
She’s Not Angry Anymore—She’s Free June 11, 2025April Carson She used to shake with rage in the silence,Bite her tongue until it bled with words unsaid.She swallowed storms just to keep the peace—Built a home out of apology,And wore...
You Said It Was Love, But It Felt Like War June 10, 2025April Carson You said it was love when you held me tight,But your grip left bruises in the dead of night.You whispered sweet nothings I wanted to hear,Then laced every hug with...
You Apologized with Your Mouth, But Not Your Actions June 04, 2025April Carson You said sorry like it cost you nothin’,Rolled off your tongue so smooth, so sudden.But your hands stayed idle, your habits stayed loud,And I watched you disappear behind that same...