the truth is i wanted to love
you for the rest of my life
expected my name nested
in those of your children
you have always said ten
i name them instead:
love
regret
hindsight
and caution
jealousy
history
distance
reverence
love again
silence
p. hodges adams is a poet and playwright from Michigan. Currently, they are an MFA candidate in poetry at the University of Virginia. Their work has appeared in Pretty Owl Poetry and Bombus Press, where it was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. When not writing, they enjoy performing onstage and stargazing.
Image: “2nd Street Courthouse” by Danniella Louise
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