we laughed and imbibed in medicinal herbs,
as we shared our secrets and our hearts;

we cuddled together and smiled,
at our shared favorite works of art.

life is unpredictable in the best and worst ways,

the reason I endure the pain
is because I know the inevitability of these beautiful days—

as I cuddled your baby and sang her to sleep
for the first time in a long time,
I felt contentment and peace;
the...