leaving is not enough; you must

stay gone. train your heart 

like a dog. change the locks

even on the house he’s never

visited. you lucky, lucky girl…

heart leaking something so strong 

they can smell it in the street.

— Marty McConnell from Frida Kahlo to Marty McConnell.

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