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Hope

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By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Hope
Photo by KirstenMarie on Unsplash

fuck you, sky. Your stars

had to shine like I was made

to hope— but just fail

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About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

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  • Sam Spinelliabout a year ago

    Damn, this is so relatable

  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    A strong choice, to open with "fuck". Sets a good precedent. Every syllable lands like a punch 😁

  • Whoaaaa, this hit me so hard and packed a punch! Loved it so freaking much!

  • Damn. Felt this in my soul. Beautiful but so sad x C x

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Wow, I can feel your pain. Sending hugs.

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    Ouch! That is all.

  • The Invisible Writerabout a year ago

    That packed a punch, a knock out punch

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Oh this one makes me want to give you a hug. 🤗

  • Oneg In The Arcticabout a year ago

    Ouuuf harsh and hard hitting

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    Candid and Powerful! Go Melly G! 💪🏾

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