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Madeleine Grace's avatar

Wow, this gave me chills Allana. You're gifted in so many ways AND a beautiful poet? I'm in awe haha. I love these lines especially:

"So, in the heat of summer,

I let our ice cream cone

romance

melt between my fingers.

But I missed you every day

like an addict misses her fix.

Yes, I was the one who

ghosted you,

but you were the one who

haunted me."

Also — very relatable. This "good girl" had her fair share of dalliances with "Thursday night boys". I appreciate you sharing so honestly!

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Allana Walker's avatar

Thank you, Maddy! That is so kind. I was nervous about sharing this poem (it's the most candid piece I've ever written), so I'm encouraged to know that it resonated with you. :)

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Katie Sampias's avatar

Love this!

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Allana Walker's avatar

Thanks, Katie! I wrote this last summer to help me process all the emotions I was feeling about the whole situation. It helped me to find closure and move on. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

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