An explosion of color, checkpoints that don't quite match up, there's something for everyone in here, but I'm only inviting you to step inside and look around. You know how I feel about making myself vulnerable-- it makes my stomach drop and my mouth go dry. So for now, we'll walk through this maze together. There's the memories of moments together, glances in hallways and conversations between meals. We'll take a detour past the song lyrics and books that remind me of you. Soon, there's nothing left to take but detours. I don't want you to get stuck in here forever, so I push you out--back into the real world-- silently. Only I remain, as always.
I hope you enjoyed this piece! It was a fun one to write as clearly, I do spend a lot of time wandering around in my mind and trying to make my thoughts coherent so I can write about them. Please feel free to share feedback and writing challenges in the comments. Stay safe and healthy out there.
Brooke
adventures of a typical high school student 