At the time I was spiraling 

I felt like I needed you more than ever.

I wanted you,

but I wasn’t ready for you.

It was really this desperate need of some stability

when the ground began to crack beneath me.

Even though I knew this to be true. 

You were the only other reason I still stood.

You were my ground.

Illustration by: Fatima Seehar
Copyright 2019 Valerie Sanchez