My pride met the vinyl floor,

Mahogany Smiles
Nov 12, 2025
1 min read

And pried at what's underneath.

Beyond the door it reeks of beginnings, and fresh paint.

The walls are already coated with my concerns,

Light grey affirmations of starting a new. 1,700 square feet of opportunity to forget you.

My excitement sages the kitchen, Intuition double checks the outlets, Asks when this building was built, Acceptance unzips my suitcase, Peace has found a home here.

I'm moving away, and You are in a place

where the former presence of my spirit still blesses the room.

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