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.

You Must Love Her Like She’s Letting You Go

Pretend she’s already out the door. Pretend she’s already moved on and happy with someone else. Pretend that getting her back is the most important thing in your life and fight for her like she’s already gone.

A Prayer For The Man I Loved And Lost

You’ve blessed me in so many ways; I just want to know that you’re looking out for him, too. That your protective limbs are around his body, that your arms are outstretched and you’re holding him in the palm of your hand.

Maybe To Find Real Love, We Need To Stop Giving Up On It

Real, passionate love is going to be hard. And maybe by telling ourselves to leave, to move on, to let go, to search for another, we’re really just teaching ourselves that relationships and love are impermanent. Maybe all we’re really teaching ourselves is to give up

This Is How You Lose A Good Girl

You try to make her change, when really, she’s already all you need and more. But you’re too scared of getting hurt to see that in her arms, you’ll be the safest.

Love And Love Again, But Always Protect That Beautiful Heart

But promise me one thing as you go on loving and living—that you will protect that beautiful heart of yours. That you will only give to men who are deserving. That you will it guide you, but let your mind stay rational and careful, right alongside.