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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I Want To Fall In Love With Someone Who Makes Me Feel Young
I want to fall in love with someone who makes me feel young. Young, in the sense of uncontrollable laughter, young in the sense of appreciating the simple things, young in the way we will be silly and childish and celebrate each other, every single day.
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You Make Me Smile, And Sometimes It’s Just That Simple
You make me see the world in a different light. You make my head spin in circles. You make the corners of my mouth turn upwards and stay frozen, a constancy I’ve never experienced.
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9 Reasons Why Living On Your Own For A Part Of Your 20s Is One Of The Smartest Decisions You Could Ever Make
You actually become more social. Living alone means if you want friends, you have to go get them. That means actively texting people to come over for dinner and drinks, or putting yourself out there to get invited to go out somewhere.
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I Will Always Pick Up, Every Time You Call
See, I’d rather be the girl you know felt something real than the girl who pretends you never mattered. Because no matter our outcome, you always mattered, and always will.
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When It Comes Down To It, I Will Still Choose Forgiveness Every Time
Because forgiveness taught me that I am stronger than any pain inflicted on me, and I always will be.
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Do Not Let The Coldness Of This World Harden Your Heart
This world is aching and broken. It’s tired and weary. It’s lost sometimes. But that’s not all this world is. This same world that has hate in its heart also has love, so much love.
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Have Faith In God’s Plan, Wherever He May Lead You
When we are called to do something by God, we must trust in Him. And we must do it. We must put aside our fears and doubts, our negativity and the negativity of others and trust in something greater than ourselves, no matter where this may lead.
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Please Don’t Be Scared To Love Me Just Because I’ve Loved Before
Just because I’ve loved before doesn’t mean that my heart is flimsy and weak. It doesn’t mean that I go around giving it to everyone I meet. It doesn’t meant that my words mean less when they come from a mouth that’s kissed prior to you, or hands that have held other hands.
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If You Are Going To Live, Live With Intention
Live intentionally. Say things that you mean; say things that matter.
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Maybe It Was Never About Letting Go Of You, But Letting Go Of Who I Used To Be
Letting go of you meant saying goodbye to the girl I was with you. And welcoming a new girl in.
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For Every Girl Who Doesn’t Feel Like She’s Enough
Listen. There’s always going to be something that you’re not ‘enough’ of. There’s always going to be some part of you that won’t measure up to perfection because guess what? You’re not perfect.
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You’re Not A Bad Person, Just Bad For Me
I keep putting you in this box, keep labeling you as something you’re not, something I can believe in. I keep thinking, every single time, that things will change, that things have changed, that things were never as bad as they were. But maybe I’ve just been blind.
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I Promise To Grow Old With You, But I’ll Never Grow Up
I promise to always love you with that childish sort of abandon, the kind of love that is so pure, no matter what obstacles come our way.
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I Forgive You For Leaving Me When I Needed You The Most
I threw all my hope into you, thinking that you could save me. But I’m not angry that you didn’t. Because I was forced to save myself.
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I Left A Piece Of My Heart In The Mountains
I’ve learned that wandering means letting go, means embracing a new life, a new culture, a new schedule, a new experience. It means learning to be unafraid of what’s around you, or even what’s coming next.
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Fall In Love With Someone Who Makes You Laugh
Fall in love with a person who’s going to crack jokes at the worst times, who’s going to connect with your sense of humor, who’s going to turn your anxiousness into ease, your fear into confidence.
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I’m Still Learning What It Means To Be Strong
Sometimes I feel fearless. Sometimes I feel afraid. But I'm still learning that regardless of these feelings, I am still strong. I am still capable.
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No Matter What Happens, I Won’t Walk Away From You
I’ll be there whenever you need me; I’ll be there even for the times you don’t. I’ll be there because that’s what sisters do—and you won’t have to ask. Whenever you call, I’ll pick up the phone. I’ll share your laughs and your fears, your painful moments and best memories.