strings attached
leaving no
room to breathe
from the chill of the box you put me in
your control
detaching
my independence
telling me what to do
when I failed to please you
never thought I could be
free of your puppetry
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Natasha Collazo
Selected Writer in Residency, Champagne France ---2026
The Diary of an emo Latina OUT NOW
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Comments (10)
Yes. I believe we all have been in a relationship like this where we are just glad to escape.
Impressive and powerful!!@ Loved it!!!♥️♥️💕
This was extremely powerful! You go, girl! Freaking loved this poem! It worked so well both ways!
Breathe & be free, my friend, for you are indeed a wonder to behold in all your independent glory.
Powerful and bold, Natasha. So well done!
Yes, yes and YES
I love this...when a woman decides to flip a switch...watch out!
Meaningful! I love it!😍
Nice. Or rather not, depending on which way you reach it. What I mean to say is excellent.
Felt this! ❤️