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london letters: chapter six

“You’re reading the words of a woman who wakes up every day and chooses herself, because no one else is going to…”

by el

“someone’s gonna give you the world someday, el”

That “someone” is me. I am the person giving myself the world, because the one you imagined for me doesn’t exist, you hear me? They. Do not. Exist. I look for them (sometimes in places I probably shouldn’t, like dating apps, but you never know, other people have struck gold) and then I give up,…

by el

almost love entry no. 22: untouched (bi-girls with anxi3ty)

Bi-girls with anxietyWhich came firstthe ‘bi’or the ‘z’? Anxiety buzz buzz buzzSo much stress,so much worry,always runnin’ off in a hurry Remember my first timewith a womanCouldn’t believe my luckA beautiful woman in the crowdChose meunexpectedly plucked Staring down at her curvesKnew I had uncovered a secretDivine femininityMen alone, can’t keep this They are undeserving…

by el

almost love entry no. 20: black woman

Dear El, Much of this journey treading through life has involved you spending way too much time in your head. You think and feel deeply and emotionally, sometimes too much for your own good. You’ve cried over epic heartbreaks, unbearable losses, and insanely traumatic experiences. Sometimes you think about what once was and blame yourself…

by el

almost love entry no. 19: vicious

Dear A, It’s been 5 years since I first realized I had feelings for you. I fell so incredibly hard for you, unlike anyone I’ve ever fallen for before. You were so charming and knew exactly the right words to say. Day in and day out you were on my mind. You made me feel…

by el

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