Do You Realize?

When Lucas and I broke up, he made me a mixed tape. It only had 3 songs on it and I played it on repeat. Over and over.

Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face?
Do you realize we're floating in space?
Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die?
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes, let them know you realize that life goes fast, it's hard to make the good things last. You realize the sun doesn't go down- it's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round.

Today, a student told me he feels hopeless; alone. I am still numb.

Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face?
Do you realize we're floating in space?
Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die?
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes, let them know you realize that life goes fast, it's hard to make the good things last. You realize the sun doesn't go down- it's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round.

Tonight, Avery is laying on top of me, smelling like bubble gum toothpaste and wet hair. She'll have to brave the world someday. She won't fit on my chest.

To think of her alone; not calling. To know that someone will break her heart. To feel her feet peaking out from her baby blanket as I rock her to sleep. Precious, fragile, heavier and heavier to hold.

Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face?

I ache with love.