2 Martini’s Later

Illustrated portrait of an elegant Black woman in a black dress sitting alone at a dimly lit cocktail bar, gazing thoughtfully into the distance beside a cosmopolitan martini and journal, embodying reflection, self-discovery, and quiet feminine strength.

it was supposed to be us…

my love,

it was supposed to be us.

but now it can’t be us.

…it can’t be us

because i’ve seen you.

i’ve seen too much of you.

i’ve seen the real you.

and i just can’t betray myself in such a way.

ever again.

discerningly,

Analise


If my words have lingered with you, or you feel compelled to leave a note—or a rose of appreciation—you may reach me here.

Thank you for reading, and for crossing into The Diary of Analise Devereaux.


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