joi poetry

Joined September 2018

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a story about you
i think i saw you at the grocery store last night i decided milk wasn’t worth the conversation.
By joi poetryabout a year ago in Poets
What About Ethan?
“What about Ethan?” He asked, unaware of the events that were about to unfold. “He doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to like this sort of thing.”
By joi poetryabout a year ago in Fiction
best friends breakup
you and i stopped talking in september but our fights began further back when i started to pull away unintentionally you started resenting me for things i couldn’t control.
By joi poetry2 years ago in Poets
depression with a question mark
This morning When my mom poured me a cup of coffee I grabbed the sugar from the cabinet And the milk from the fridge When she drove me to school
By joi poetry2 years ago in Poets
someone you loved
before we started dating i used to write you letters about anything and everything i wanted to say but couldn’t before we started dating
By joi poetry2 years ago in Poets
a little note to my friends. Top Story - October 2023.
i know it’s hard for me to see a future where i end up happy but you make me want to see each day step by step i’m on my way
By joi poetry2 years ago in Poets
late night thoughts
why does it bother me so much? our friendship faded before i had a chance to save it there was no path back to where it was
By joi poetry2 years ago in Poets
sticky notes
i finally got it the text my high school self would have killed to receive ”also, not to lead you on or anything, but i could possibly like you too right now. i dont know, yet. my feelings are everywhere and i’m pretty broken as well. only time will tell.”
By joi poetry3 years ago in Poets
yellow sticky note
i no longer want you asking if i'm okay. i'm tired of answering "yes." my words don't sound like my own anymore.
By joi poetry3 years ago in Poets
next time you see me
i hope the next time you see me i’m in mid-laugh tears starting to fill my eyes my stomach hurting from all the laughter
By joi poetry3 years ago in Poets
star chaser
poetry scribbled on the palms of your hands out past curfew two drinks past your limit i was a miracle elixir trying to repair every wound
By joi poetry3 years ago in Poets
after work dinners
i was driving through town on my way to pick him up finally out of work my feet were throbbing reminding me why i needed new shoes
By joi poetry3 years ago in Poets