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By Natasha CollazoPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read

"I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN."

I clung to those last words, so long.

and we did, a year later.

If only words were true.

Sticks and stones may break

my bones, but words

snap the neck

of my

next.

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About the Creator

Natasha Collazo

Selected Writer in Residency, Champagne France ---2026

The Diary of an emo Latina OUT NOW

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  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Powerful nonet.

  • I take words and promises very seriously so this hit me so hard. Loved your poem!

  • Sweileh 8882 years ago

    Thank you for the interesting and delicious content. Follow my stories now.

  • Margaret Brennan2 years ago

    wow. didn't expect that. really cool, though.

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