"Another over-elaborate way of saying something" by Brody McVittie

There was something you said

once

and

without saying anything at all, really;

something said that stayed

long after you did;

something said, and sadly

with your eyes and the wild in them

and without your lips and the words between them;

something that sounded

sweetly

and in passing,

something like

"I believe in you"

when no one else would or could or, I guess

even should;

so I just want you to know

that every word I ever wrote

and every word I ever will

is really just my round-about way of saying

something like

‘Thanks.’

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Brody McVittie is a struggling writer out of London, Ontario. He’s authored two full-length novels, Lion & Lamb and Writing In and Of Color, both of which are currently in the revision process.

“Please stop by my blog at http://www.brodymcvittie.com/. Any and all feedback is appreciated.” - Brody

For information about Brian Henry’s upcoming writing workshops and classes see here.