wish i could cross my fingers

like you crossed me

all buttered up

sugar sprinkles, cinnamon

strawberries 'n' cream

chocolate kisses

an'

BAM

i'd cut 'em all off

watch 'em roll down stairs

say "i'll always love ya!

an' i wouldn't change a thing"

but i'd cross my fingers—

what a bloody sweet site

them bittersweet tears

cuz ya couldn't hide it

i saw the joy

ya'd already found

ya'self a new boy

2/5/2025

Hey, friends! I am very excited to say, I have a chapbook coming out on March 30th! It is being published by Witches N Pink and will be available on Amazon. If you prefer ebooks, you can preorder now - https://www.amazon.com/Expulsion-Emily-Perkovich-ebook/dp/B085T94C9G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=emily+perkovich+expulsion&qid=1584433586&sr=8-1

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I didn't need this.

.

Not from anyone.

.

And definitely not from you.

.

I watch from afar,

and try not to cry,

She's perfect for you;

why aren't I?

You ask how I am,

and I tell you I'm fine.

I won't tell you the truth;

I can't cross that line.

My jealousy flares,

but I try not to show.

You mean too much to me,

but you'll never know.

Not sure I can fake it,

but I'll continue to try.

So what if it hurts?

It's better to lie.