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.
Don’t Fall In Love With My Body, Fall In Love With The Way I Think
I want you to fall in love with the emotional, the spiritual, the sensual realm that exists beyond my skin.
Promise To Never Let Anyone Steal Your Light
Promise to be so strong that you will outshine those who do not see your brilliance. Promise to be so free that no one can look at you and not see a beautiful, unbound life.
You Are Not One Color, You Are A Masterpiece
It’s okay to be imperfect. It’s okay to be messy. It’s okay to flit back and forth with ideas and perspectives. It’s okay to not just be black and white.
I Just Want To Slow It All Down
I just want to stretch the minutes so that I can exist, in this place, with no commitments or destinations, no expectations or places I must go.
Why Are We So Damn Afraid To Feel?
What if we normalized affection? Made people feel comfortable, rather than hesitant? Passionate rather than afraid?
Maybe Everything Happens For A Reason, Even Losing You
Maybe if I realize that losing you was not of God, and not meant to break me, but to build me, I can decide to let you go happily, knowing that where I go next will be where I need to be.
6 Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making Because You’re Letting Your Heart Control Your Head
Getting caught up in the moment.
In A World Of Doubt, I’m Not Afraid To Have Faith
True faith is choosing to accept that there are things you might not understand, might not be able to witness, or go back in time and experience, but that doesn’t make them any less real.
This Is How You Build Your Career And Go To College At The Same Time
When I started looking at colleges, I had no idea that there were programs that allowed you to pursue both your career and education simultaneously—that’s one of the biggest, and best parts of the Air Force.
Sometimes I’m Scared Of Letting You Go
Do you think two people can forget the way another’s lips tasted on their mouth?
18 Best Love Songs In Country Music To Absolutely FALL For This Season
“I never get tired of waking up next to you. And it’s alright with me if that’s all I ever do.” — “All I Ever Do,” Bowen
Dear God, I’m Going To Let Your Will Be Done
I’m going to let you do your work, write your story, construct your plan. And instead of resisting, I’m going to surrender to you.
7 Powerful Addiction Quotes To Inspire You In Your Recovery
“You’re worth it.”
23 Quotes About Love And Letting Go That Will Help You Put Your Broken Heart Back Together Again
“You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy. So let them go, let go of them.” — C. JoyBell C
This Is What You Lose When You Let Yourself Be Led By Attraction Alone
When we base our attraction on pictures, on bodies, on superficial or lust-filled aspects of people, we chase relationships that aren’t meaningful. We chalk up people to images. We objectify instead of learn who someone is.
Life Is About Being Present
Where you are is here. Right now. And what if you celebrated that?
I Will Love You In Letting Go
I have learned that loving you means letting you leave.
Love Is Risk
Love is closing your eyes and pulling another body close. Replacing fear with faith.