Souls That are Just Mates

They are important to me

like ladybugs are to gardens

With wisteria padded wrists,

a friendship bracelet that stays in bloom

despite the harsh winters, scorching summers, or barren autumns

They bring the Earth to me

They see my vulnerable side and question it none

I wouldn’t choose to let go

They are the climbing roses on a wonderwall,

always peeking over to lure the bees

For they hold the nectar that makes hives boisterous

A lovely flower chain like this cannot wilt if they clasp one end and I the other

We’ll remain as deep rooted as the hearts in our chests

Peja Zepeda

PEJA ZEPEDA (she/her) is a lesbian twenty-year-old full-time university student who has an undying love for the art of writing, particularly poetry. She got into the realm of composing poems as a means to let her emotions run free and quickly adored how beautiful playing with words can be. In her leisure time, besides constantly studying criminology, she leans towards a pen to scribble her heart's messages since she aims to become an impactful poet to the utmost degree whether that be advocating for social justice or to the sappy romantic bits and pieces of life.

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