"Afterthoughts" Some afterthoughts are more important than the beforethoughts. “I know you won’t read this until tomorrow, but:” type of information; that’s what I really want to know. That’s why I linger after saying ttyl, gn, and why the green circle that says “online” seems to persist, because I persist– in nothing but existing, really– but existing nonetheless, and hoping that this awareness will catch or at least graze the skin of an afterthought that you had, a final scraping of the dregs of thoughtful conversation, an unexpected double-exhale after you thought you’ve cried your last tears. “You know– that meant a lot to me, what you said back there.” Yesterday. When morning comes, the recipient smiles with bleary eyes. What I said mattered to someone. Isn’t it beautiful? Something valuable has been said; this matters to both parties, if not all. “But only if you want.” Two hours ago. Left unread, because I was already on my way. I have always wanted to. I have always wanted you. Hopefully now you will not doubt that.
written by me, @-rainii_sky- in summer of 2026 i do not own the image shown #poem #poetry #writing #creativity ┆ ┆ ┆ ┆ ┆ ┆ ┆ ࣪ ˖☆ ࣪⭑┆ ݁˖ .☆ . ݁ ˖ ☆⊹ ࣪ ┆ ˖ ࣪ ⊹ ࣪ ★ ⋆.˚ ⊹ ࣪ ࣪ ˖⋆˚★ ₊ ⊹ ࣪˖ ࣪ ₊ ࣪ ˖ . ݁ ⊹ ࣪ ˖ ࣪ ˖ . ݁ ݁
