you can miss them and still choose peace

lexi ୨୧
2 min readNov 1, 2024

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how are you?

Yesterday, I unexpectedly felt the urge to look up my ex-friends online.

I don’t exactly know why I did it, but part of it is because I genuinely miss them.

As I scrolled through their pictures, I noticed how different they were compared to before. How their hair was much longer now, how tall they’d gotten, and how much more mature they looked.

I smiled.

Things have gotten better since we ended things. They finally got the life they deserved, and I also got mine.

Parts of me still long for their presence. I still miss the warmth of their hug, the sweet words they utter, and the reassuring smiles they possess.

I often wonder about the things I should have done. If I had communicated better, perhaps we would still be friends. If only I had listened more carefully, I wouldn’t feel this way.

As I stared at each of their faces, a warmth of gratitude emerged through me.

It made me realize that people come and go because they’re only there for a chapter in your life. Their purpose is momentarily. But they can also remain in your heart permanently.

I will forever cherish the moments we’ve spent together and the memories we’ve shared.

Until next time,

-A.L ౨ৎ ⋆。˚

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lexi ୨୧
lexi ୨୧

Written by lexi ୨୧

"But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for” - John Keating, Dead Poets Society

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