Marisa Donnelly
Marisa is a writer, poet, & editor. She is the author of Somewhere On A Highway, a poetry collection on self-discovery, growth, love, loss and the challenges of becoming.
This Is For The Woman Who Keeps On Forgiving
You are the woman who forgives, who loves, who cares unconditionally. There is nothing wrong with that; in fact, your forgiving heart is beautiful. But you must also protect yourself, too.
Stop Trying To Be ‘Less’ For Him
Because someone who loves you will never try to make you less.
Maybe This Is How We’re Supposed To End
And here I am, left
to pick up the pieces
to pretend I wasn’t tongue-tied, hopeful
for the kiss that wouldn’t come.
It’s Time To Let Yourself Be Loved
Stop keeping people at arm’s length, and forgiveness far from your heart. Stop thinking you don’t deserve to be light and happy and weightless again. Because you do, sweet thing. You do.
We All Have Demons We’re Running From
Isn’t it crazy that in this world of millions and millions of people, we’re all fighting invisible battles in our heads?
There Are No Mistakes In Love
Don’t look back and wish you could change parts of your past or erase time. Because time wasn’t lost, is never lost in loving.
I’m Not Complicated, I’m Just A Pisces
We are sometimes a lot to handle, but we are not complicated. We are sewn together with emotion and sensitivity, filled with heart and passion for the people and projects we take interest in. We love. We embrace. We open. We trust.
You Don’t Have To Be So Damn Strong All The Time
Yes, you can carry your burdens alone. But you don’t have to.
You Don’t Have To Face This Alone, I Am With You
You are not weak. You are not a burden. You are not alone
41 Things Girls Who Grew Up Playing Softball Know To Be True
Family goes beyond blood—those girls, those teammates, that bond—it’s for life.
You Are Beautiful, Even In Your Brokenness
You are never defined by your brokenness. And even in your lowest, most painful moments, you are beautiful, powerful, and strong.
Don’t Stay Single, Hoping For The Perfect One – Make Mistakes In Love
It’s not about staying single until the right person comes along, it’s about dating, falling in love, growing, becoming, and eventually meeting that person somewhere along the way. It’s about making mistakes.
How To Love A Girl Who’s Comfortable On Her Own
Let her bloom.
A Broken Heart Doesn’t Mean It Was All For Nothing
Heartbreak does not mean our love was all for nothing. We cared, we gave, and though we ended up empty, we loved. And it was real for a moment. And thus worth it, no matter the outcome.
11 Beautiful Things Every Older Sibling Knows To Be True
There is nothing your sister/brother(s) can ever do to push you away.
You Are My Favorite Distraction
I love the way my mind dances with thoughts of you,
imagining the curve of your lips, the slight smirk of your smile.
A Prayer For When You Just Can’t Stop Your Mind From Running Wild
God, please take my problems and remind me that you are bigger than them. Please take my fears and show me there is nothing to worry about when you are by my side.