Marisa Donnelly

Marisa is a writer, poet, & editor. She is the author of Somewhere On A Highway, a poetry collection on self-discovery, growth, love, loss and the challenges of becoming.

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17 Bible Verses About Faith To Encourage And Empower You When You Just Want To Give Up

“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” — Psalm 37:24

Love Is An Act Of Faith

Love is devotion, putting aside every other whim and desire of the world to say to the person you wish to spend forever with that you will, no matter the obstacle.

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To The Woman Who Is Tough, But Cares Too Much

Who you are is valid.
The way you love is pure.

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You Teach People How To Love You

You show them that to love you means to accept all of your parts—not thinking that you are perfect, but that you are worthy. Because you believe yourself to be

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56 Fun Things To Do With Your Girlfriends This Fall

Go to the local zoo in silly Halloween sweaters.

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You Only Love Me Because I’m Familiar

But what about the hands you’ve yet to hold, what about the touch that grazes over your skin and sets fire to you, somewhere deep inside?

I Will Choose You

I will choose you, even in the doubt. Even in the moments we both hesitate, wondering whether this is love. I will accept that we are flawed and imperfect, and still I will love you anyway.