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.

Maybe Love Isn’t Meant To Be Defined

There is no set definition for love. No foolproof means of identifying or labeling it, no sure way to know whether what you’re feeling is pounding in your partner’s heart. But it’s beautiful, nonetheless.

I Want You To Fall In Love With My Mind

See, physical love will not last. Beauty will fade, attraction will dwindle, and passion for the body will be replaced by passion for the mind. And that’s the love I want to have.

Maybe One Day I Won’t Miss You

Maybe one day I won’t have to miss you. Because you’ll be here.

Everything I Want To Tell The One I Loved And Let Go

I’m sorry for ever allowing myself to believe I wasn’t enough.

When Your ‘Home’ Is In More Than One Place

Displacement.That’s what I call it: the feeling of not really knowing where you fit. When you’re tied to a place you’ve always known but suddenly feel more comfortable somewhere new. When you’re connected to more than one location, considering both of them where you belong

Dear Best Friend, This Is What I Promise You

I promise to stay.

Maybe This Is Why They Call It ‘Falling’

Maybe they call it ‘falling’ because it’s just that—you completely trip, slip, lose control, and crash into another person. Head over heels. All of you. Into their open arms.

A Prayer For When You Feel You’ve Lost Your Way

Bring me light when I’m in darkness and a path to follow when I feel like I’m wandering in circles. When doors close in front of me, give me new ones to open. When people walk away, give me courage to seek out relationships that both build me, and honor you.