The public wall

Words people carried until they left them here.

Read gently. Behind every letter is a real person and a real story.

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Someone I still love

To You

I Did Not Text You on Your Birthday

Your birthday came and went. I typed the message three times. Happy birthday. I hope you are doing well. Then I deleted it. The words looked harmless, but we both know they...

Someone I still love

To You

I Still Leave the Porch Light On

I do not leave the porch light on because I think you are coming back. I know better now. I leave it on because some habits begin as hope and slowly turn into memory. There w...

Someone I still love

To The person I almost built a life with

Maybe We Were Right in the Wrong Season

I keep wondering whether we failed each other or simply met before either of us knew how to stay. You were not cruel. I was not careless. We were tired, proud, and frightened...

Someone I still love

To A

I hope someone is gentle with you

I hope someone is patient with your quiet days. I hope they notice when you need space and when you need to be held. I hope they are gentle with the parts of you that I once k...

Someone I still love

To R

I would still choose the good parts

If I could go back, I would still choose the mornings, the long drives, the stupid grocery store dances, and the way you said my name when you were tired. I would not choose t...

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