A Playlist for You
There’s a playlist deep within my phone about you.
It isn’t actually that far away. A simple click and it
will pop up with a heart next to it and a picture of
you. Don’t worry, you agreed when I took that one
when the wind was playing with your hair. I wish
I was the wind. Of course, I doubt you would ever
find it, but I used to put it on when I missed you.
When I remembered I didn’t see you every Monday
through Sunday. That playlist reminded me that you
were perfect; you still are. The beauty of your face
on my playlist allowed me to pretend you’re with me.
I could pretend the person who always listened and
gave the best advice was by my side. The one who
“loved” me. Within my playlist, when I got down on
one knee, you always said yes. But when I got down
on one knee two months ago, you insisted no and I
listened. I listened to the music and clicked away.
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I think you capture heart break well in this piece. Centering the piece around a Playlist is very creative. I’m sorry you went through that, but keep moving forward and click away, find a new Playlist and loudly sing away.
Sad and creative use of playlist!
I feel this poem. “I wish I was the wind” is just amazing, so wistful and moving. I also love that you describe how you made this playlist into a make-believe world where true love reigned. That idea of building a relationship with someone in your mind really hits hard. Thank you for writing this!