by Maritza Ocampo
She’s there
the reckless spirit
the one who got you
through so much bullshit
the one you relied on
to pull you
out of the hole
you dug yourself
into
she’s there
she hasn’t cracked
she hasn’t left
she’s transforming
letting different
emotions
filter through
and settle in
challenging you
she’s waiting
taking some time
to be cautious
for what she’s done
Maritza is a Cal State San Bernardino MFA graduate and currently shares her love of stories to elementary school students as their spooky librarian. When not working or writing you can find her trying to maneuver her way into a wannabe roller skater. You can find her work in Huizache, Acentos Review and other lit journals.
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