Sapphic Stories

“Uh-oh.” Becky's voice was soft as she stared at the puddle that was quickly forming on the floor, tears filling her eyes as she turned and ran towards the safety of the bathroom. Sue sighed, thankful it had just been the two of them in their shared office, and followed the other at a distance. She found Becky sitting on a bench by some lockers, staring at her wet tracksuit as tears ran down her cheeks. “I...I couldn't he...

How soon is too soon To ask for her number Or kiss her lips and hold her hand? How soon is too soon To tell her I want her in my life For as long as she will have me? If ‘too soon’ is now, I do not want to wait Or let this chance at happiness pass me by. Send me a sign, send me a reason That I should not wait another minute To tell her I want to love her as she should be loved.

I saw her again today and my heart leapt into my chest.  I need to know that she'll be a safe place to land when I fall to pieces and that I’m not wasting my time and energy on her because I don’t give out my heart freely anymore. She’s been there when I have needed her the most, and all I want and need is to be able to do the same for her. I know that loving her is unconventional and, to most people, an impossible dream,...

When I think of her The world fades away. I can feel her skydust eyes Staring deep inside my soul. I want to tell her everything  Hidden inside my heart But all I can do is stare in awe; My breath caught in my throat. She smiled, I melted I am putty in her hands. It only took a wink A second of our time And it was then I knew Our souls were meant to be. Promise me forever, I murmur  And I will not want for anyone else. Fo...

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