Tides of You

The ocean does not wait for you.
It pulls and pushes,
endless, unrelenting,
washing the shore clean only to leave it raw again.

I stand at the edge,
my feet sinking into the sand,
wondering how it feels to let go completely.
The salt in the air,
the taste of what’s never quite forgotten,
the pull of what remains just out of reach.

You are like the tide.
A wave that comes and goes,
swelling in my chest,
leaving its mark and then retreating.
But it always returns,
as sure as the moon calls it back to me.

I try to hold you,
but you slip through my fingers
like water,
like memories,
like everything I was afraid to hold too tightly.

The ocean does not wait for you.
And neither do I.
I will let the tide carry me,
carry all of me,
until I am nothing but waves and salt,
until I am nothing but the space between you and me.

 

~ Mia

 

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About the Author:
Michelle Cuello (Mia) is an introspective artist, writer, and thinker who explores themes of healing, identity, and emotional depth through her work. Writing under the name Mia, she delves into the intersections of psychology, personal growth, and creative expression. Her art series, Beyond the Neon Veil: Silence in Fragmented Futures, and her upcoming book, Fragments of Mia, reflect her profound ability to capture the complexity of the human experience, blending personal narrative with universal truths. Passionate about vulnerability and connection, Michelle’s work resonates with those seeking to understand and heal their deepest wounds.