SandScript 2022

Study in Yellow
Rachel Franco
Magazine and Paper Collage
Winter Doesn't Last
Forever
Amaya Fimbres
falling for you was the easiest thing I’ve ever done
because for the first time in my life, I jumped
and still haven’t hit rock bottom. I’m just scared
to think I can, I might, I will.
you look at me like I’m glass, like you just woke
from a dream about angels, and I can’t meet your eyes
because I am terrified that I’m still dreaming too.
I couldn’t tell you even if I knew how
that I only have so many heartstrings left.
and yet,
you are every good thing I never thought
I would deserve.
every patient touch, every healing scar.
the words are petals filling up my throat
but I am always thinking about the way
you pull me into existence
with your laughter, about how nothing
feels more like home than being between your arms, how
you’re a shard of heaven I’m trying so hard to stay on earth for.
thank you for becoming my tomorrows.
thank you for, despite everything,
looking at me and seeing something worth loving.
you saw me dirty, empty, breaking,
and you did not turn away. thank you.
daydreamer,
my heart is lingering under the snow
but it’s yours.
Study in Violet
Rachel Franco
Magazine and Paper Collage
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