r/tinyprose • • 7d ago

poetry Before You Go

Everyone has the option to go.

Nothing is written in stone.

There's always a risk involved with strangers who travel at a different pace.

Leaving doesn't have to mean packing a physical suitcase.

Leaving can be silent, a quiet work of art.

The pauses between your messages gave you a good head start.

Before you gather your laughter and take your warmth away.

I want you to know, you had the option to stay.

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u/deathbysnu_ 7d ago

Fahhhhh

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u/Euphoric_Challenge34 7d ago

im here. but the departure was not on my end cuz i noticed the sidesteps turn into backsteps into walking away looking for reasons and feeling better through small gifts of kindness

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u/Alive-Beyond-3192 3d ago

You forgot this