Illustration by Marlenne Jasso we were made for each other like perfectly carved puzzle pieces, fitting into one another our petals caressed and danced with each other for we resemble roses you were my world the only thing worth living for the only thing i wanted to witness grow but that was until i saw you with her she was curled around your broad body like a snake she kissed your pale cheeks as tears cascaded down mine you didn't even lock the door left it open

Illustration by Sudeepti Tucker I gasp Throat closing up the air thick, stagnant each breath a knife to my throat My focus narrows then expands like trying to blow up a balloon riddled with holes The walls do not understand space They wrap me in their embrace I choke on them and I’m on fire like ants crawling across my skin The people around me taking up everything for themselves their words Come to me as if through a filter W