The Price Of Dreams

You always said you’d leave one day. Back when it was just a fantasy whispered between kisses, not a printed acceptance letter on the fridge. Back when Raina would smile and say, “You better take me with you.” You thought she meant it. Now the pot is boiling over, and so is everything else. You’ve finally got what you wanted, but it’s hard to celebrate when her arms are crossed like a closing door. ——————— This one is a favorite of mine. It tackles a situation that I've personally heard countless times from relatives and friends. This choices manifest way more than you might think.