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Is Life Without Me Really So Easy?

A Poem on Abandonment and Worth

Desert Queen KG
Published in
Sep 17, 2024

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I imagine the days of chasing after someone is over.

I have never been chased.
I have chased.

I have never had someone beg for me back.

I've never had someone
outwardly express longing for me
in my absence.

I've never had someone say,
please stay,
or text a couple too many times,
or leave a regrettable voicemail
because they were heartbroken over me.

I've never had someone say,
wait, I can't go.
Life without you is...
fucked.

Not even my own dad.

Am I not worth that?

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Desert Queen KG
Desert Queen KG

Written by Desert Queen KG

Phoenix-based, queer, Black, polyamorous mom of two. Authentically approaching parenting, mental health, creativity and more. Follow my journey!

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